March, 2025

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RachmanInOff? RachmanOutOff?
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Baiba Skride
A Baltic Star’s Sonic Journey
The Latvian violin virtuoso Baiba Skride is known for her exceptional artistry, technical brilliance, and captivating performances. Music was always in her blood, as her grandmother taught her to sing, her mother was a pianist, and her father a choral
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Teresa Berganza (Born March 16, 1933)
A Mezzo Unleashed
The Spanish mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza has captivated opera houses and concert halls around the world. One of the towering figures in the realm of classical music, Berganza’s career spans over half a century, earning her acclaim for her exquisite vocal
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Variations on the Goldberg IV
The Goldberg Variations, published by Bach in 1741, is beloved by musicians. Those who don’t play a keyboard instrument have been quick to arrange it for their own specialties. We’ll continue our examination with more ensemble versions and some other
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Bach Babies in Music
Regina Johanna Bach (1728-33)
The position of Kantor at the Thomasschule in Leipzig was one of the most esteemed musical positions in Germany. Bach’s duties were demanding and varied, and he was certainly the most important musician in town. In charge of music at
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Which Composer Had the Worst Childhood?
It’s not easy to be a composer, and many have had dramatic lives full of pain and struggle. But some composers have had worse times than others, especially in their vulnerable childhood years. Today we’re looking at five composers who
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Fabio Biondi (Born March 15, 1961)
Timeless Strings
The renowned Italian violinist and conductor Fabio Biondo is celebrated for his profound contributions to Baroque and early music. He has captivated listeners around the world, and his passion for historical performance practices and period instruments soon established him as
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Mozart Makes a Quodlibet
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The great thing about being a practicing musician is all the music you have at your hands. As a 10-year-old travelling musician, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) found himself bored on a trip from London back to Salzburg. When they arrived
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