September, 2025

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A Global Musical Dialogue With Ravel’s Miroirs
Mirrors and Echoes – Aïda Lahlou, piano
In the year of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel, Moroccan pianist Aïda Lahlou releases her début album, Mirrors and Echoes, a vivid and thoughtful reimagining of Ravel’s five-movement piano cycle, Miroirs, which places Ravel’s work in
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Henry Purcell’s Sacred Legacy
The Art of the Anthem
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) stands as one of the most significant English composers of the Baroque, renowned for his ability to blend the grandeur of continental European styles with the distinct traditions of English music. Born on 10 September 1659 into
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Why It’s Never Too Late to Return to Music: The Story of Composer Minna Keal
It’s one of the most common questions newcomers pose to classical musicians: am I too old to return to music? Just for the record, the answer is a resounding no! Today, we’re looking at the life story of one composer
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Ravel in a Thousand Sparkles
The Life of Maurice Ravel
The ARTE Concert production “Ravel in a Thousand Sparkles” is a musical and visual tribute to Maurice Ravel, created to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2025. The production offers an innovative blend of music, visuals, and storytelling.
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Ping Pong Gintonería + Hong Kong Sinfonietta Present: Out of the Blue
Ping Pong Gintonería is pleased to present a jazz concert byDaniel Chu (piano) and Michael Schiefel (vocal)at Second St 129, L/G Nam Cheong House,Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong. @PINGPONG129 18th Sept 2025Concert: 1st session at 20.00 + 2nd session at
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Barry Douglas + CCOHK
Barry Douglas pianoVahan Mardirossian chief conductor PROGRAMME Sir Arthur Sullivan Symphony in E major, IrishBeethoven Concerto for Piano No.5, Op.73 On 23 September 2025 at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm, two Irish music gems come together to kick-start
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Gold and Fizdale: The Gay Pianists Who Redefined the Piano Duo
No other partnership in the history of the piano is quite like the one between Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale. Celebrated for their artistic chemistry, as well as their championing of new music, they became one of the leading piano
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The Invisible Soloist: An Interview with Lani Spahr
The past is a different country, and sometimes this becomes clearest in the most unexpected places. We spoke recently with Lani Spahr, who did the audio restoration on the recent SOMM Recording Siegfried Wagner Conducts Richard Wagner, taking recordings made
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