We spoke the other day with English conductor Thomas Kemp, Artistic Director and Founder of Music@Malling. West Malling, a market town in Kent, England, with a history that extends back to the 11th century with the founding of St. Mary’s
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A musical journey through the works of 10 remarkable Mexican composers
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Ever since the establishment of music printing, publishers have attached various nicknames to compositions in order to increase sales. More often than not, composers really did not have a say. But on occasion, they are at least based on specific
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In his 2009 recording, American composer B.R. Pearson presents us with a journey around in his Paintings in the Hall. In his view, both art and music work together to divide space and time. Paintings are space and music is
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Saint-Saëns' 'Le Rouet d'Omphale' tells the tale of Hercules in women's clothing. Learn about this intriguing symphonic poem and listen to a rare 1927 recording conducted by Philippe Gaubert.
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Fire has endless contradictory connotations, from the agony of flesh burns to the heat of romantic passion to the comforting domestic warmth of hearth and home. Fire is also a universal symbol of both destruction and renewal. Maybe that’s why