February, 2018

44 Posts
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FRANÇAIX, J.: Clarinet Music
Clarinet Concerto I. Allegro From FRANÇAIX, J.: Clarinet Music (2016) Released by Paladino Music Françaix: Clarinet Concerto – I. AllegroJean René Désiré Françaix was a French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator, known for his prolific output and vibrant style. Françaix’s
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Destination Athens
When Athens was at its height of development in the 2nd century BCE, the rest of Europe was nowhere. When Europe reached its height of development in the 19th century, Athens was nothing – a mere 100 houses huddling below
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In Memoriam: Igor Zhukov (1936-2018)
Truth be told, as a young aspiring pianist I could never get my head around the music of Alexander Scriabin! Despite the best intentions of my teacher, and supreme technical challenges aside, I simply did not understand his musical syntax.
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Sebastian Manz
Don’t Be Afraid! Sebastian Manz achieved fame as the first person to win the top prize in the ARD clarinet competition in 40 years. Nowadays, in addition to his bustling solo career, he holds the position of principal clarinet with
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