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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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Stéphane Degout (Born June 9, 1975)
Voicing the Soul
The renowned French baritone Stéphane Degout is celebrated for his rich, versatile voice and compelling stage presence that established him as one of the leading opera singers of his generation. Born on 9 June 1975 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, Degout’s career
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National Best Friends Day (June 8)
Pals in Paradise
It’s time to pop the confetti and let out the good vibes because National Best Friends Day is here to celebrate those incredible humans who make every moment special. This super special day, celebrated every year on June 8, is
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The Dual Artistry of Dinu Lipatti
Unveiling the Composer
We primarily remember Dinu Lipatti as a celebrated and exceptional pianist. For Yehudi Menuhin, he was “a manifestation of a spirit realm, resistant to all pain and suffering,” while Alfred Cortot considered his playing “quite simply perfection.” And Francis Poulenc
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