Music is a ‘never-ending pursuit, and I love it’ I caught young cellist Sterling Elliott towards the end of a mammoth tour of the USA with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, having visited New York, Kansas, Illinois, Arizona,
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Which solar-inspired classical piece brightens your day?
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Vladimir Horowitz’s Legendary 1965 Carnegie Hall Comeback Concert Read how Horowitz reclaimed his throne after 12 years of silence! -
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Franz Schubert – Impromptu in G-flat, D899/3 Understanding Schubert most famous Impromptu in the “black note key” -
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Debussy: Préludes I Following the model of Bach and his 24 Preludes and Fugues from 1722, Debussy also wrote his own set of Préludes.
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From Germany to Messiah The German-born English composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) is widely regarded as one of the greatest musical masters of his era. Indeed, his extraordinary talent and relentless dedication significantly shaped the landscape of classical music during
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Charles Koechlin: Paysages et marines, Op. 63 When French artist Henri Rivière (1864–1951) designed his first set of lithographs, it was for a very specific audience. The 16 pictures that formed Les aspects de la nature (Aspects of Nature) were
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Grace Williams' "Missa Cambrensis" beautifully blends Latin and Welsh texts in a monumental work. It is considered as one of her greatest legacies. Listen to this remarkable recording by BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales with narration by former Archbishop Rowan Williams!
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From ancient times, humankind has not just relied on the sun; we have worshiped it. It’s no surprise then that the sun has been a potent inspiration for artists and musicians across the centuries. So put on your sunglasses and