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Ophélie Gaillard (Born June 13, 1974)
Weaving Tales Across Time and Tango
The French-Swiss cellist
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Swoon Without Rules
National Loving Day (June 12) Romance Rumble
Love is love, but it took the Supreme Court until 1967 to strike down laws banning interracial marriage in the U.S. And since this momentous decision was reached on 12 June, that day was declared “National Loving Day.” Whether you’re
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Four Violinists Who Died Onstage
Today, we’re looking at the lives and last performances of four violinists who died onstage, sharing their incredible talents up until the very last moments of their lives. Ede Reményi (1828/30-1898) Ede Reményi was born sometime between 1828 and 1830
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Hi-Five Frenzy
Unleashing “Say Hi Day” (June 11)
Did you know that June 11 is “Say Hi Day?” It’s the one day of the year when your inner extrovert gets to shine. It’s a holiday about spreading cheer with a simple greeting, turning everyday encounters into miniature festivals
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Hidden Musical Forms
Western classical music evolved through time with predefined structures; from the prelude and fugue of Baroque, to the concerto, sonata and symphony of the Classical, including the opera and the mass, as well as etudes, partitas, theme & variations and
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Music as Medicine: How Sound Affects Our Mental Health
Music has long been recognized as a powerful tool for emotional expression and human connection. However, beyond its artistic value, music also has profound effects on mental health, reducing stress, alleviating anxiety, and even aiding in physical healing. From ancient
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Ray Chen’s Player 1: A New Paradigm in Classical Performance Practice or Commercial Experiment?
Introduction: The Contemporary Context of Blurred Boundaries Last year, Ray Chen’s street violin performance in London garnered over 3 million views on TikTok. The image of him playing Korngold’s Serenade in a hoodie instead of formal attire, at a subway
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Five Must-See Augustin Hadelich Performances: His Most Popular YouTube Videos
Augustin Hadelich is one of the greatest violinists of his generation. Today, we’re looking at five of his most popular performances on YouTube. We’re also looking at each video’s heatmap, a graphic that appears when you hover over a video’s
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