Arnold Rosenberg, Uncle Arnold, was a global citizen who relished all of the arts especially music. He rubbed shoulders with great artists and travelled widely in the days when world travel was an extraordinary undertaking. He became a music critic

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I spend most of my time at Cambridge involved in activities that are almost entirely self-serving. I work towards a degree; I engage in musical projects to practice conducting; I seek work either to earn money or to gain valuable

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Even now, I often see our press and expert critics sigh about the behaviour of audiences when they talk about concerts, as if whether they applauded between movements is the only standard by which to judge how civilised they are.

6 Moments Musicaux D.780 III Allegretto moderato Paul Lewis From Schubert – Piano Sonata D.845 “Wandererfantasie” D.760 4 Impromptus D.935 Moments Musicaus D.780 (2012) Released by Harmonia Mundi Schubert: 6 Moments Musicaux D.780 – III Allegretto moderato “Lewis’s mature insight

Robert Kurka Symphony No. 2, OP. 24 Louisville Orchestra Robert Whitney, conductor Louisville Orchestra First Edition Records — LP LOU-616 Released 1961 I. Allegro molto II. Andante espressivo III. Presto gioioso “There is a degree of freshness and impetuosity that