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Which Composer Wrote the Most Symphonies Ever?
The history of symphony composition and surprising prolific composers

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Making Sure it All Happens: A Conversation with Thomas Guthrie
In the leadership of a program, there’s conducting and there’s directing. We tend to use the two terms interchangeably in reference to the person standing up at the front of an ensemble, but in this case, they are two different
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Seven Works Dedicated to Brahms
Johannes Brahms may have had a prickly personality, but he was also deeply admired by quite a few colleagues. Many of them expressed that admiration by dedicating works to Brahms. Today, we’re looking at seven of the most interesting examples
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Musicians and Artists: Greenbaum and Mondrian
Inspirations Behind Stuart Greenbaum’s Mondrian Interiors The Dutch painter Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. As a pioneer in abstract art, he made the important move from figurative painting through an increasingly
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'It’s a delight to hear these works played so beautifully by this astonishingly creative trio.' Have a listen to Brahms' piano trio performed by Trio Sōra!

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30 Pieces of Classical Music About Water
Artists of all kinds, and classical music composers in particular, have always been inspired by the natural world….and especially water. From rivers to brooks to the sea itself, bodies of water have proven to be some of the most inspirational
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