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Antonín Dvořák’s Poetic Sketches
A Tapestry of Mood and Melody
The great Czech composer Antonín Dvořák is not really known for his piano music. Standing in the shadows of such masters as Schumann and Brahms, Dvořák’s piano music is nevertheless a significant part of his oeuvre. His solo piano compositions
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Mental Training for Musicians – Unlocking Peak Performance
Music is not just about technical skill; it’s about focus, confidence, emotional resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure. While hours of physical practice are essential, elite musicians worldwide are turning to mental training to enhance their abilities, just
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Too Good to Be Forgotten: Serge Jaroff’s Don Cossack Choir
Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, connoisseurs of classical choral music in Russia have been able to access Russian choral music the Soviets had long suppressed, such as that of the Don Cossack Choir of Serge Jaroff
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Experiencing Morton Feldman’s For Samuel Beckett
“I have to warn you, this is not classical music the way you know it”. These were the words of the person sitting behind me before the performance of Feldman’s For Samuel Beckett at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London,
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Rachmaninoff’s Fiery Concerto Brilliance (Part 1)
Mikhaïl Pletnev with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
The celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s birth in 2023, Mikhaïl Pletnev and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France under Dima Slobodeniouk embarked on an ambitious musical adventure of performing the composer’s four piano concertos over two consecutive evenings.
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Vadim Chaimovich (Born April 29, 1978)
From Concert Hall to YouTube Stardom
Born on 29 April 1978 in Vilnius, Lithuania, pianist Vadim Chaimovich is renowned for his emotive and technically brilliant performances. He started his musical journey at the age of five and made his debut performance with an orchestra just two
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Beats of the World
Drumming Traditions across Cultures
Drums are among the oldest and most universal instruments. They resonate across cultures, weaving rhythm into the fabric of human society. They serve as tools for communication, celebration, and establishing spiritual connections. Drums mark life’s milestones, from births to funerals,
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A Tale of Two Petrenkos
My Takeaways Across the Concert Stages from China in 2024
Few events in 2024 stood out more than the visit of the illustrious Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Kirill Petrenko. Marking his first-ever trip to China since assuming the helm in Berlin, the orchestra—the unequivocal crown jewel of
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