July, 2016

41 Posts
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Gustav Mahler: Fünf Lieder nach Rückert (Rückert Songs)
Friedrich Rückert was professor of Oriental languages at the University of Erlangen and Berlin. A master of more than thirty languages, he principally made his name with a number of highly esteemed translations of Oriental poetry. However, he also started
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Minors of the Majors
Jean Sibelius: Ödlan (The Lizard)
“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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Musical Giants of the 20th Century
In 1968, humanity collectively experienced an “Aha Moment.” And it was the photograph “Earthrise” that triggered this moment of realization, inspiration, insight, recognition and utter astonishment. One of the most influential photographs ever taken, it shows our “blue marble” gently
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Critical Ear with Sharpened Pen
The Voice of Reason – Jessica Duchen
‘What is the need for music criticism?’ ‘Does writing for a blog differ from print?’ ‘Where’s the future of writing about music?’ These are just some of the questions whirling round my helmeted head as I cycle through Hyde Park
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Why We Owe “The Flying Dutchman” To A Dog
Robber, the giant Newfoundland dog, took to the pit with his master, Richard Wagner. The twentysomething conductor and composer had recently won a job as music director of the Riga opera, and his dog Robber frequently joined his master at
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REINECKE, C.H.C.: Ballade / Flute Concerto / Serenata
Serenade in G Minor, Op. 242 IV. Cavatina From REINECKE, C.H.C.: Ballade / Flute Concerto / Serenata (2015) Released by Dynamic Reinecke: Serenade in G Minor, Op. 242 IV. CavatinaNowadays Carl Reinecke is remembered in musical circles for his cadenzas
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How You Should Feel in the Key of B flat major
In our earlier series on C major and minor, G major and minor, and D major and minor, and A major and minor, E major and minor, B major and minor, F sharp major and minor, C sharp major and
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Old friends: reviving old repertoire
Revisiting music one learnt last month, last year, or 20 years ago can be a wonderful experience, like reacquainting oneself with an old friend, while also making a new friendship. Picking up a piece again after a long absence can
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