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Learning from a New Orchestra: An Interview with Pietari Inkinen
Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen was appointed music director of the KBSSO (Korean Broadcasting System Symphony Orchestra) in 2022 and, in the past 2 years, has been looking at their repertoire and building on their knowledge. One of their previous chief
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Bach Babies in Music
Johann Christoph Bach and Maria Sophia Bach (1713-1713)
The Bach family was enjoying happy times in Weimar, and Maria Barbara was expecting again in 1713. On 21 February 1713, Bach was lodged in the castle at Weissenfels to celebrate the birthday of Duke Christian, and we know that
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Musicians and Artists: Byström and Wåhlstrand
Britta Byström: Ink-Wash on Paper Swedish artist Gunnel Wåhlstrand (b. 1974) creates images of the real world but using only ink. Her technique of ink wash, which uses ink on watercolour paper, an absorbent medium, is created by layering the
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MUSIC OF THE WEEK

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Haydn's Symphony No. 100 'Military' became such a hit in 1794 that its themes were danced in ballrooms across England. Have a listen to his innovative use of kettledrums and percussion.

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Seven Works Dedicated to Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann was one of the leading figures of classical music’s Romantic Era. His music – by turns tempestuous and ecstatic and always heartfelt – made a huge impression not only on audiences but on his fellow composers, too. Today,
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