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Murray Perahia (Born April 19, 1947)
A Legacy of Grace and Genius
Murray Perahia, born on 19 April 1947 in New York City, is one of the most revered pianists of our time. A musician whose mastery transcends technical brilliance to touch the profound depths of musical expression, Perahia’s artistry is defined
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The Bach Family: Eight Fascinating Relatives of Johann Sebastian
Many music history lovers know that Johann Sebastian Bach had many children: twenty kids by two wives. What fewer people know is that the wider Bach family was famously fertile…as well as famously musical. In fact, the Wikipedia article on
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Grigory Sokolov (Born April 18, 1950)
Crafting Timeless Art
Grigory Sokolov burst onto the scene in 1966 by winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition at the age of 16. Emerging from the intense musical training grounds of the Soviet Union, Sokolov subsequently built a reputation based on steely precision and
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Gábor Takács-Nagy (Born April 17, 1956)
Strings and Baton
The remarkable career of the distinguished Hungarian musician Gábor Takács-Nagy spans both virtuoso performance and masterful conducting. His prodigious abilities as a violinist propelled him to international recognition, most notably as a founding member and leader of the acclaimed Takács
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Teaching Music
There comes a moment in a musician and composer’s life, where the question of teaching music is asked. Particularly when it comes to teaching their own children, and transmitting both the passion and the knowledge gained over the years to
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Which Composer Wrote the Greatest Opus One?
It’s a loaded question, and more than a little silly. When it comes to music and art, of course, greatness is extremely subjective. However, it’s just plain fun to look at such a list, seeing which pieces went into print
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Echoes of Eternity
Hengelbrock and Orchestre de chambre de Paris at the Paris Panthéon
The inaugural performance of Thomas Hengelbrock as the newly appointed musical director of the Orchestre de chambre de Paris took place on 7 September 2024 under the iconic dome of the Paris Panthéon. The programme paired the third movement of
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What Makes a Good Concert?
To me, a good concert experience = a good performance + organiser + audience + community. A good concert experience is the product of several key components: performance, organiser, audience, and community. Each element plays a pivotal role in shaping
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