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Finding China: An Interview With Nicholas Smith
Nicholas Smith went to China over 30 years ago, his Cambridge music degree fresh in his hand, initially as a VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) volunteer with a two-year contract in China to teach English. Teaching English led to learning Chinese
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A Conversation With Composer and Pianist Teodor Doré Celebrating His New Album
“Portraits of Cities”
Teodor Doré is a composer and a pianist who recently released an album, Portraits of Cities. In the album, Doré takes us to different cities around the world. It captured the urban soundscapes during his visits to Istanbul, Helsinki, Beirut,
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Shostakovich Behind the Mask – The String Quartets Performed by Quatuor Danel
The prolific and iconic composer Dmitri Shostakovich was profoundly influenced by the politics of his native country. Despite the Cold War, Soviet ideology, and the restrictions in Russia, he wrote fifteen amazing string quartets full of innovation and exceptional artistry.
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A Conversation with Mood Poem’s Pianist Bruce Leto, Jr.
Meet Bruce Leto, Jr., a pianist and entrepreneur who runs a full-time web design and marketing agency. Graduated from Haverford College and New York University with a music degree and a master’s in Performing Arts Administration, respectively; Bruce is also
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Conversation With Pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz
On His New Joint Album ‘ECHOES’
ECHOES Duets for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano & Piano (Katharina Konradi, Catriona Morison, Ammiel Bushakevitz) Pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz, of Israeli, American, and South African descent, is an awarded pianist and passionate in vocal collaborations. He has a busy performing schedule and projects
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Unveiling New Terrain – Cellist Marie Ythier
French cellist Marie Ythier, a passionate advocate of contemporary repertoire, pays tribute to a young generation of composers with three works written for her on a new album Le Violoncelle En Partage. Released in May 2024 on B-Records, it is
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Merging Traditional and Classical Music
A Conversation With James Ross about His Latest Album, “Landscape to Light”
James Ross is a pianist and composer who blends the rich tapestry of Scottish traditions with innovative compositions that combine Scottish folk and classical music. His latest album, “Landscape to Light,” will be released on June 21, 2024. In this
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Conversation With Composer Charles Mauleverer About His New Album “Overture”
Charles Mauleverer is a British composer from the picturesque island of Jersey. He recently launched his debut album titled “Overture”. The album includes solo and orchestral compositions created by the composer between 2003 and 2022. In this interview, Charles shared
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