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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Thomas Jefferson and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence -
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Sixteen of the Best Violin and Viola Duets This selection spans a range of styles and eras, explore here
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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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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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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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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,