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The Schubertiade Story
From Private Salons to Festival Legacy
Franz Schubert is often described as possessing a deeply inward and introspective personality, a trait that profoundly shaped his music and personal life. Despite his prodigious talent and the emotional richness of his compositions, Schubert was known for his shyness
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The Schubertiade Broadcasts on Austrian Radio
When the 2025 Schubertiade starts, you can be part of the audience from home. The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) will be recording some concerts at the opening Schubertiade, which will then be broadcast on the Ö1 programme. The Full schedule
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Violinist Joshua Bell in Premiere of John Corigliano’s Final Composition
Tennessee Songs Reunites Creators of The Red Violin
When John Corigliano was awarded the 1999 Oscar for Best Original Score for The Red Violin, he said, “You can write all the notes you want, but if someone doesn’t play them like a god they’ll never sound that way.
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Overview of the 50th Schubertiade
First there was the Mozart idea and then there was the Schubert idea. Building on a foundation begun by Gerd Nachbauer, who had founded the Mozartgemeinde Voralberg in 1972 with the intention of performing the works of Mozart in the
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Gothic Ghosts: Lucia di Lammermoor at Greek National Opera
Greek National Opera’s revival of Katie Mitchell’s production for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, is based around the idea of a split stage. This idea sometimes worked and other times was just a distraction. Singing would take place on
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The 50th Schubertiade Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating Gerd Nachbauer’s Founding Dream
In 2025, the Schubertiade festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of devotion to the music of Franz Schubert and the rich tradition of chamber music and lieder. What began as a modest series of concerts in the
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Ping Pong 129 Presents Classical Salon x HKBU Academy Of Music
Date: Thu.3.04.25 Time: 20:30 to 22:30 Venue: Ping Pong 129 Second Street L/G Nam Cheong House, Sai Ying Pun Instrument Cheung Ka Tong, Tony (guitar)Chiu Lok Ching, Jasmine (accomp) Chôros No. 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos Classical Guitar Asturias by Isaac
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Flautist Egor Egorkin at Ping Pong Gintonería
13th March 2025 Concert: Tues 8.30 pm to 10.30 pmFree entry Address: Second St 129, L/G Nam Cheong House, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Berliner Philharmoiniker virtuoso flautist and 2025 Institute of Creativity distinguished visitor at HKBU, Egor Egorkin brings
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