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Overtures for the Concert Hall
Uncover the diverse inspirations behind famous concert overtures

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The Teacher Behind the Talent
Vivian Li’s Journey to Mentoring Chopin Finalist Hao Rao
Vivian Li is a piano pedagogue who teaches at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in China. I became curious about her after watching a documentary, Pianoforte. Part of the documentary features Vivian’s student, Hao Rao, a Finalist in the 18th
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The Top Ten Loves of Franz Liszt’s Life
Women loved Franz Liszt, and Franz Liszt loved women. The pianist and composer is almost as famous for his love life and his effect on women as his music-making. Today we’re looking at ten of the most intense love affairs
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Letting the Poetry Sing: Shostakovich’s Spanish Songs
Following the victory of Spain’s Nationalist party in the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) and the rule of fascist Franciso Franco, the orphans of the dead Republican fighters were sent out of the country. The USSR, a support of the Republican
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Explore George Benjamin's latest opera 'Picture a Day Like This'! A haunting tale of loss, hope, and the search for happiness.

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Bonus Repertoire for Piano Quartet
The Piano Quartet genre has enticed and inspired many of history’s greatest composers. In my two previous blogs, we have truly listened to some incredible music, ranging from Mozart to Mahler and from Beethoven to Bartók. We are always so
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