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Critical Ear with Sharpened Pen
Writing at the Heart of the Music: George Loomis
George Loomis writes about classical music for the International New York Times, Financial Times, Opera Magazine, Musical America, and many other publications. Work: Interlude: How did you start as a music critic?
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How You Should Feel in the Key of B flat minor
In our earlier series on C major and minor, G major and minor, and D major and minor, and A major and minor, E major and minor, B major and minor, F sharp major and minor, C sharp major and
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Musical Giants of the 20th Century
In 1968, humanity collectively experienced an “Aha Moment.” And it was the photograph “Earthrise” that triggered this moment of realization, inspiration, insight, recognition and utter astonishment. One of the most influential photographs ever taken, it shows our “blue marble” gently
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The Voice of Reason – Jessica Duchen
‘What is the need for music criticism?’ ‘Does writing for a blog differ from print?’ ‘Where’s the future of writing about music?’ These are just some of the questions whirling round my helmeted head as I cycle through Hyde Park
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How You Should Feel in the Key of B flat major
In our earlier series on C major and minor, G major and minor, and D major and minor, and A major and minor, E major and minor, B major and minor, F sharp major and minor, C sharp major and
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A Selected Reading List for Pianists
Non-fiction Sleeping in Temples Out of Silence – Pianist’s Yearbook Susan Tomes Scottish pianist and acclaimed chamber musician (a former member of Florestan Trio), Susan Tomes writes sensitively and honestly about the exigencies of life as a pianist and performer
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Music Critics—Their Past and Future: An interview with John Terauds
Founder of the website “Musical Toronto”, whose motto is—If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You Are Dead Wrong, John Terauds is a renaissance man and a bubbling hub of information, opinion, and insights. As a long time classical music
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How You Should Feel in the Key of E flat minor
In our earlier series on C major and minor, G major and minor, and D major and minor, and A major and minor, E major and minor, B major and minor, F sharp major and minor, C sharp major and
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