Interviews

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In touch with Sabine Meyer
Athena of the Clarinet ‘Destiny’ would probably be the best word to describe Sabine Meyer and her instrument: she started with piano and organ, but at eight, it became clear to her that clarinet is her true love. Her father,
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In touch with Joyce Yang : A Brilliant Young Talent
SchumannCarnaval The pianist Joyce Yang was recently in Hong Kong as the headliner of the Fifth Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival. She performed across a wide range of repertoire, showcasing her versatility as a pianist.
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In touch with Elena Mosuc
Romanian soprano Elena Mosuc is one of the most in-demand sopranos of her generation. Closely linked with the Zürich Opera and a regular guest at the world’s great opera houses, she is a powerful exponent of the bel canto repertoire
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In touch with Jon Kimura Parker: The Diabolical Pianist
MozartPiano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467, “Elvira Madigan” JH: Jon you just recorded your transcription of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring for solo piano paired with his ballet Petrouchka. It was released on iTunes in time for the
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In touch with Gary Hoffman:
Unforgettable Cello Sound
Gary, I’ll never forget hearing you for the first time. We were both in Janos Starker’s class in the 1970’s and your sound blew me away. I must say I wondered if I would be up to snuff with such
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In touch with ZRI
Playing the Brahms Clarinet Quintet interspersed with gypsy folk may seem odd – but this is what the band ZRI lives for. There is a method in their madness, and speaking to accordion player Jon Banks gave me an insight
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In touch with Burt Hara — Clarinetist with the Golden Sound
Burt Hara is one of the great orchestral and solo clarinetists of our time. He was the principal clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra for 25 seasons. A native of California, Burt has just relocated to Los Angeles to play in
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In touch with the Miró Quartet
String Quartet No. 12 in C Minor, D. 703, “Quartettsatz” The other day, I got a chance to chat with Joshua Gindele, one of the founding members of the internationally-acclaimed Miró quartet, and gain an insight into the history and
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