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8th. International Competition – Franz Schubert and Modern Music
Franz Schubert Der Schmetterling op.57 / 1D 633 (Schlegel) Nora Lentner, soprano Klara Hornig, piano From 8th. International Competition – Franz Schubert and Modern Music (2012) Released by Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz Schubert: Der Schmetterling op.57 /
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The Best of Tchaikovsky
Reflections on the 2015 Tchaikovsky Competition
Sadly, the 2015 Tchaikovsky Competition, celebrating the 175th anniversary of the composer’s birth, ended this week. After numerous hours of intense music listening, from thousands of miles away via Medici TV, my adrenaline rush climaxed with the two final galas
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The Piazzolla Music Competition
Celebrating the Legacy of Piazzolla
2021 marks 100 years since the birth of Astor Piazzolla, and the inaugural year of the Piazzolla Music Competition. The competition aims to celebrate the legacy of the composer synonymous with the reinvention of the tango, and the winner will
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The bits you don’t see… backstage at concerts and competitions
Sitting in a comfortable seat in a concert hall, watching the soloist striding out confidently, you relax knowing that the performer arrived in good time, had ample rehearsal, and a quiet place to rest beforehand in order to be in
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The Tchaikovsky Competition XVI
Brilliant But Not Without Snafus
Finals with Zlatomir Fung The Tchaikovsky Competition, the Olympics of music held every four years, is arguably the most important competition for young musicians between the ages of 16 and 32. The major monetary prizes are but a small part.
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Who Actually Won @ the 16th Tchaikovsky Competition?
Eleven days (June 17th to 27th) of complete immersion in the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition, enduring palm-sweating, heart-racing, and adrenalin-pumping conditions, while witnessing an array of ultra demanding repertoire mastered by especially fine musicians all day – that is my
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The Hong Kong International Operatic Singing Competition 2018
The Hong Kong International Operatic Singing Competition 2018 starts on 29 June, after more than two years spent in establishing this new competition. It began with an idea from the offices of Musica Viva, a Hong Kong-based music institution better
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Building Skills and Encouraging Progress: London Young Musician Competition
Whatever you may feel about music competitions, they are an established part of the music world, and for young musicians in particular an important means of benchmarking success and showcasing talent. For those who wish to play professionally, the publicity
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