January, 2016

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Classical Musicians and Social Media
social media noun noun: social media; plural noun: social medias 1. websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
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Keeping it Fresh with the Emerson Quartet in Hong Kong
The Emerson String Quartet travels to Hong Kong this month to perform at the annual Chamber Music Festival. Paul Watkins, the Quartet’s cellist, balances a busy solo career against the work of the Quartet, much like the other members of
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Lina and the Wolf
Sergei Prokofiev and Lina Codina
Sergei Prokofiev was one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant composers, and he definitely knew it. In fact, he was so confident in his musical abilities that he never attempted to conceal the more disagreeable aspects of his character or
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Minors of the Majors
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Regina Coeli, K. 108
“Minors of the Majors” invites you to discover compositions by the great classical composers that for one reason or another have not reached the musical mainstream. Please enjoy, and keep listening!
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The Great Women Artists Who Shaped Music XVI: Zhou Guangren
It is estimated that 30-35 million young people play the piano in China. The sudden prominence of outstanding Chinese pianists today including Yuja Wang, Li Yundi, Chen Jie and Lang Lang, and other Chinese instrumentalists, can be attributed to Zhou
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Čiurlionis – Symbolism in Art and Music in Lithuania
In last month’s article I discussed the Symbolist influence on music and art in France at the turn of the 20th century. It is of interest to note that this influence also played a role in the works of the
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Music Festivals 2016
In 2016, music festivals are once again a dime a dozen. No longer confined to their traditional time slots during the summer months, listeners and performers can thankfully enjoy live music year round. Catering to all manners of taste and
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Arensky: Chamber Music – Piano Quintet / String Quartet No. 2 / Piano Trio No. 1
Piano Quintet in D Major, Op. 51 III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace From Arensky: Chamber Music – Piano Quintet / String Quartet No. 2 / Piano Trio No. 1 (2015) Released by Naxos Arensky: Piano Quintet in D Major, Op. 51
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