‘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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Beyond the Operatic Legend Carl Maria von Weber’s (1786-1826) life and career are inexorably connected to his opera Der Freischütz (The Marksman). When it was first produced in Berlin in June 1821, the musical world was stunned, as he had
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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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Writing a first symphony has never been a casual undertaking. Throughout the history of classical music, the symphony has stood as the ultimate achievement: a genre tied to ambition, talent, and legitimacy, leading to inevitable comparisons to the past. A
