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The Mélodies of Henri Duparc (Died on February 12, 1933)
Fragments of Perfection
The legacy of Henri Duparc (1848-1933), who died at Mont-de-Marsan on 12 February 1933, rests on a remarkably small body of works. Although he only composed a limited number of French mélodies, either sixteen or seventeen, depending on the source,
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The Red Horse of 2026
As the last days of the wood snake wind down, we can look forward to the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse. Starting on 17 February, the Year of the Horse is part of the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle.
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Hélène Jourdan-Morhange: The Great Violinist Who Ravel Loved
The name Hélène Jourdan-Morhange may be obscure today, but she was the dedicatee of a handful of the most beloved violin works in the repertoire. She was also a muse, interpreter, and chronicler of a golden era of French music.
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Best Yuja Wang Encores (Born on February 10, 1987)
Confetti, Fireworks, and Fingers on Fire
I will say this upfront, as a pianist who knows exactly how hard this instrument can bite. Yuja Wang is a miracle! She is both an inspiration and a delightful menace. She raises the bar so high, it feels almost
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Behind the Notes: the Classical Musician’s Memoir
A classical musician’s memoir may not promise rock-and-roll excess or chart-topping drama of a pop musician, but it offers something equally compelling: a deep, reflective window into a life shaped by discipline, devotion, and the craft of artistry forged through
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Constantin Brâncuși’s Marble Melodies (Born on February 19, 1876)
Bach in the Studio
Constantin Brâncuși (1876-1957), the world-famous artist who basically founded modern sculpture, did not sit around writing essays about music. He did not annotate scores or lecture on counterpoint. He did not, heaven forbid, issue pronouncements about “sculptural sonata form.” And
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5 Unforgettable Conductor Love Stories From Classical Music History: From Bernstein to Barenboim
Classical music has always boasted its share of big personalities, especially on the conductor’s podium. Today, we’re looking at five love stories between conductors and their wives and how their romances shaped not just their personal lives but their careers,
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György Kurtág (Born on February 19, 1926)
Fragments of Intensity
György Kurtág, born on 19 February 1926 in Lugoj, in the Banat region of present-day Romania, developed a highly personal musical language. Shaped by a multicultural environment and profound musical curiosity, Kurtág followed a singular path that placed miniature forms at
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