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Eleven of the Best Symphonies by Women
For centuries, the world of orchestral music was created and inhabited primarily by male composers. But for centuries, despite onerous societal and cultural barriers to their doing so, women have been writing bold and beautiful symphonic works, too. In fact,
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Seasonal Selection
Autumn: Falling Leaves
There’s nothing that signals the coming of Autumn as the falling leaves that crunch underfoot. Above, the colours have been changing, and the various greens have become yellows and reds, intense and then just a memory. There’s always one leaf
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Wine Tasting: Red Wines
As the weather cools, our desire for a lovely glass of red wine heats up. Red wines are judged on 4 criteria: colour, body, tannin, and flavour. With those 4 criteria come a host of descriptive words. All wine comes
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Ravel in a Thousand Sparkles
The Life of Maurice Ravel
The ARTE Concert production “Ravel in a Thousand Sparkles” is a musical and visual tribute to Maurice Ravel, created to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2025. The production offers an innovative blend of music, visuals, and storytelling.
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Here’re Some of Bach’s Early Compositions!
Credit: Bizarro Studios
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25 Pieces of Classical Music about Flowers
From the very beginning of the history of classical music, composers have found flowers to be an irresistible inspiration. Today we’re celebrating the musical portrayal of all kinds of flowers, from roses to lilies to jasmine and more. Here are
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Quiz: Famous Ghosts from 10 Operas
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Have You Mastered These Conductor Moves?
Credit: Janet Horvath on Twitter (@playinglesshurt)
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