‘After a lot of careful training and restrictions .. That’s the point where you arrive at the point of freedom’ Chinese pianist Tianxu An has made a name for himself both in and outside of China, appearing with orchestras including
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In the Shadow of a Famous Brother The Italian cellist and composer Antonio Maria Bononcini (1677-1726) was part of a distinguished musical family based in Modena, Italy. He worked closely with his older brother in Vienna, and crowned his career
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Aldo Forte created Impressionist Prints: Six Masters in Two Galleries, using artworks by 6 of the greatest impressionists. Each painting captures a particular idea within Impressionism. He opens with Monet’s work in London. Monet’s 1872 painting Impression, Sunrise, was the
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George Fu's new album recreates the intimate spirit of Schubert's own musical evenings — piano works and lieder together in one collection. The C minor Sonata forms the core, with mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean joining for three songs. Have a listen!
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Slow-tempoed classical music can reshape how listeners experience time – stretching it, suspending it, or even making it disappear altogether. Today, we’re going to look at some of the slowest pieces in classical music. The works below aren’t ranked by
