December, 2010

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Cuz I want it all, or nothing at all
Being a “huge romantic” at heart, my preference in classical music has always been evolving around the genre of “concerto grandioso”. I did attend some concerts of chamber music in the past, but frankly, they were far from impressive, and
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Telemann: La Musique de Table
Concerto for 3 Violins in F major, Allegro Freiburger Barockorchester, Early music ensemble From Telemann: La Musique de Table (2010) Released by Harmonia Mundi Telemann: Concerto for 3 Violins in F major, Allegro The most prolific composer of his time,
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Telemann: La Musique de Table
Telemann: La Musique de Table Telemann: Concerto for 3 Violins in F major, Allegro The most prolific composer of his time, Telemann’s music was a driving force behind the late Baroque and early Classical styles. Considering himself an European, in
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Jean-Frederic Neuburger
Described by The Washington Post as a “brilliantly polished, profoundly gifted young pianist” following his debut recital at age 20 at the Kennedy Center, the French pianist, organist and composer Jean-Frederic Neuburger has been showing an exceptional musical aptitude and
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The ECO Music Cruise
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I decided to board Windstar Cruises for my first music cruise, but it definitely exceeded whatever I had in mind. To be frank, I boarded the cruise ship extremely naïve. For one,
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Chopin: Mazurkas
Mazurka op. 17 no. 4 in A minor Cédric Tiberghien, piano From Chopin: Mazurkas (2010) Released by Harmonia Mundi Chopin: Mazurka op. 17 no. 4 in A minor Wonderful recording by Cédric Tiberghien, to finish the Chopin year “en beauté”.
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Chopin: Mazurkas
Chopin: Mazurkas Chopin: Mazurka op. 17 no. 4 in A minor Wonderful recording by Cédric Tiberghien, to finish the Chopin year “en beauté”.
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The ECO Music Cruise
I went on my first ECO Music Cruise in 2007, and it was a most memorable experience. Travelling with a respected orchestra and exceptional musicians, enjoying two to three concerts a day over the course of seven days, sometimes even
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