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The Callas Imprint: A Centennial Biography
Sophia Lambton
Published in December 2023 to coincide with the centenary of opera singer and diva Maria Callas’ birth, ‘The Callas Imprint’ is a weighty, impressive biography, the result of 12 years of research by British novelist and music critic Sophia Lambton.
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The Musician’s Journey: Crafting Your Career Vision and Plan by Jill Timmons
An invaluable and practical resource for musicians First published in 2013, The Musician’s Journey by Dr Jill Timmons is a handbook for musicians who want to make the most of their specialist training to carve a successful professional career. A
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A Powerful Documentary
Chopin: I am Not Afraid of Darkness
A very special documentary entitled Chopin: I am Not Afraid of Darkness illustrates the power of music to transform people of all cultures. The film received an award at the 59th Golden Prague International Festival and is being screened worldwide
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Two Violins, One Viola, A Cello and Me
String Quartet Secrets by Sonia Simmenauer
“A String Quartet is, at its simplest, four instruments, two violins, one viola, and a cello, along with the four people playing them. But for famous ensembles we admire on the concert stage, it is so much more than that.”
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New Oratorio Remembers Jewish Refugees in Shanghai
To attend a concert in mid November in Shanghai was like flying from Ben Gurion Airport. Tickets were required to be presented to enter the premises of the Shanghai Symphony Hall, which is unnecessary at normal times. Bags were requested
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International Opera Awards Ceremony in Warsaw
Over the last decade, the International Opera Awards ceremony has made huge strides in positioning itself as the leading arbiter of quality and success in the lofty world of opera. Now in its 11th year, the 2023 edition was held
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When Three Superstars Join Forces: Thibaudet, Batiashvili, Capuçon
What do you get when three superstars join forces? A spectacular evening of piano trios that brings the house down, of course! This was the case on October 17th. Cellist Capuçon says it best: “When you have the possibility to
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Hayato Sumino (Cateen) Pushed Creative Boundaries in Hong Kong Debut
A YouTuber, pianist, composer and scientist who graduated from the University of Tokyo, Hayato Sumino, also known as Cateen, has become a real sensation in recent years. His meteoric rise to international acclaim began after his triumph in the 2018
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