August, 2017

46 Posts
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Schubert: Piano Sonatas D. 960 & D. 664
Piano Sonata D. 664 II. Andante From Schubert: Piano Sonatas D. 960 & D. 664 (2017) Released by Harmonia Mundi Schubert: Piano Sonata D. 664 – II. AndanteThe Sonata D664? The fine craftsmanship of a composer still writing in the
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Destination London
London, London, London – which London do you mean? The London of the early 20th century of men in top hats and women in sweeping dresses? Or the London of the late 19th century of the demi-monde and the easily
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Doing Opera at Home
Until recordings became common in the latter part of the 20th century, the only way to hear some of the great works was to attend a performance or to have your own orchestra. For the rest of the music-loving world,
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Forgotten Pianists: Jeanne-Marie Darré
French pianist Jeanne-Marie Darré (1905-1999) took the works of Chopin and Liszt as her hallmark, being known for her lyrical and elegant style. After first taking lessons from her mother, she studied at the Paris Conservatoire, first as a preparatory
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Discovering the Musical Universe
Gary Graffman and Lang Lang
Lang Lang! The two words in the classical music universe that say it all! China’s first crossover classical superstar pianist, he has played for presidents, on the Great Wall of China, at Buckingham Palace and in the White House. He
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Muses and Musings
Beethoven and his “Klärchen”
Ludwig van Beethoven and Antonie Adamberger
At the tender age of 16, Antonie Adamberger was already one of the biggest stars on the Viennese theatrical stage. Tall, slender, gorgeous, and certainly highly talented, she gave her debut on New Year’s Day 1807 at the Burgtheater, and
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The Henri Casadesus Viola Inventions
The surname Casadesus identifies a prominent French artistic family. An integral part of the international classical music landscape, the Casadesus family remained artistically active for well over a century. Arguably, the most prominent member of the family was pianist Robert
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Learning from Listening
There are many benefits in listening to the repertoire you are working on, on disc and in concert, as well as “listening around” the music – works from the same period by the same composer, and works by his/her contemporaries.
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