‘Poetry and Imagination’ French pianist Vanessa Wagner has made a name for herself as ‘the most delightfully singular pianist of her generation’ (Le Monde), combining a mastery of familiar repertoire with a curiosity spanning a huge range of genres and
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Ten Greatest Women Pianists of All Time Trace the evolution of women pianists from 1751 to today
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The Wisdom of Alfred Brendel A handful of quotes from Brendel - food for thought for musicians of all ages, whether amateur, student or professional
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Classical Music Beyond the Concert Stage PART II: 8 Classical Pieces Used in Commercials From Chopin's Nocturne to Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
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Sixteen of the Best Violin and Viola Duets This selection spans a range of styles and eras, explore here
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Rock Guitar Covers of Chopin Piano Classics Chopin scholar Jakub Kasperski looked at the use of Frédéric Chopin in popular music and found some interesting links. After his survey, he found that the works that were most popular and most
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Ottorino Respighi, born on 9 July 1879, was an Italian composer whose music captured the soul of Italy with vibrant colours and evocative imagery. Born in Bologna, he studied violin and composition, later drawing inspiration from both his native land