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Great finale – all the way through!
Folk concerts are becoming more like non-stop big finishes. A start and a middle would be nice.
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What is Chamber Music
Chamber music and other solo or small ensemble music in various forms has been around since the dawn of man. This article gives a brief explanation of what it is.
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Mozart: Violin Concerto no. 3 in G (Part II)
A continuation of one of the most favourable concerto in the Classical period by W.A. Mozart.
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Top 80s Pop Music Groups, Singers and Hit Songs
By the 1980s, highly individualistic solo singers like Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince became more popular than bands in generating the most-requested hit singles.
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More tips for contest
With contest season already here for some and fast approaching for others, I thought I would compile some links to excellent competition advice.
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. . . To the Met -- and Beyond! Part Two

Alvin Slaughter
"My greatest desire has always been to use my songs as well as my life to glorify God."

Pontypridd Male Choir Comes to California
Côr Meibion Pontypridd’s recent visit to the States gave America a taste of a longstanding Welsh choral tradition.
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A Sing Out Survivor's Story
Reflections on the 2nd Great Gilbert & Sullivan Sing Out!
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The Guitar As Second Fiddle
Pop music used the guitar a lot in the past, but recent tunes are putting other instruments out front in the mix. Here are some tips to keep the guitar in there and interesting, not just strumming the odd power chord.
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"JASS"
Cakewalks to Concert Halls! Tom Morgan's site is the Cat's Meow in the way of Jazz history on the Internet!
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Women of Notes - composing through the centuries.
Women as composers

Women who speak softly and wield the big stick!

Classical Music - Country Style

Exalting Him Talent Search
The 2006 Exalting Him Talent Search has launched, searching for the top, unsigned, Christian performers. Prior winners went on to major labels, tours and airplay.
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Ruth Daigon Makes Poetry Sing
Ruth Daigon sang at Dylan Thomas's funeral, collaborated with W. H. Auden on a poetry project, and she won the Ann Stanford Poetry Prize. Daigon says the keyword for poetry is "control."
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Autumn Music and Film Festivals
Glimpse into Nordic culture by attending a film or music festival this fall in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland.
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Celebrate Holidays at California Theme Parks
The mega theme parks in Southern California roll out the red carpets for family holiday travel in December, with special decorations, events, parades and fireworks.
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The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center
From classical concerts to big name musical acts, Blossom Music Center is the scene for the finest in summer outdoor entertainment in Northeast Ohio.
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Vail, Aspen Compete With Music
Classical music lovers can hear great orchestras and soloists at two casual festivals in same region of the Rocky Mountains
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20th century Vienna Classics
The 33rd International Music Festival from May 5th - June 19th, 2007, from the Schonbronn Palace, promises classical music performed by leading interpreters.
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Ballet for All in South Africa
In Guguletu South Africa, former Cape Town principal ballet dancer Philip Boyd began a non-profit dance education centre called Dance for All in 2002.
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Fado, The Musical Soul of Portugal
Virtually unknown outside Portugal until the fadista Mariza won the BBC Radio 3 award in 2003, fado, the earthy street music of Lisbon, has hit the world music scene.
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Sir William Walton
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
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Violin Genius Maud Powell
A brief look at the life and career of Maud Powell, one of the foremost violinists of her time.
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And the winner is...!
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, though somewhat lackluster and seemingly neverending, held few surprises. Check out what happened in the Best Male Vocal Performance and Best Pop Album categories.
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Collaborative Effort in RI Messiah
Rhode Island Philharmonic and the Providence Singers collaborate for the first time to bring Providence audiences an energetic, polished rendition of Handel's Messiah.
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Edinburgh Festival and Travel Bargains
The organisers announce the spectacular and varied programme for the 55th Edinburgh Festival and Tattoo. Scotland will greet you with the skirl of pipes and a dram or two of whisky. Also some last minute travel bargains for April and May
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Felix Mendelssohn's St Paul, Op.36
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio St Paul, Op.36: facts, the cast, brief history and other Mendelssohn-related information.
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Frederick Delius, Nature Lover
Brief biography of Frederick Delius, English composer known of his passion for nature and famous for 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring.'
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Gustav Mahler's Middle Years
Gustav Mahler was Jewish and found a great deal of anti-semitism alive in the opera houses where he found himself engaged. Depression and frustration were his companions.
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Igor Stravinsky Biography
The life and works of Igor Stravinsky, famous for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, L'histoire du soldat, and The Rake's Progress.
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J.S. Bach's Double Violin Concerto in D Minor
A description of the features of Bach's Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, and recommended recordings of the piece.
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Joseph Haydn's The Creation
Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Creation: facts, the cast, brief history of The Creation, and other Haydn-related information.
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Kenny Lattimore's Timeless Voice
Kenny Lattimore's album, Timeless, was released by Verve Music Group in September 2008. It is the latest in the singer's compilation of soul stirring songs.
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Live: Allman Brothers With RatDog
Last night, Bob Weir and RatDog collaborated with The Allman Brothers Band to put on a show at the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center in memory of Allen Woody.
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Pianist Alexander Clarke's New Album
The UK pianist Alexander Clarke brings us a meditative musical version of some of the most beautiful scenery in Great Britain: the hills and shorelines of Cumbria.
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Ponchielli Opera La Gioconda
La Gioconda, an Italian melodramatic opera by Amilcare Ponchielli: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Ponchielli opera information.
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Rheingau Musik Festival in Germany
The Rheingau Musik Festival is a classical music series with concerts in Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Kloster Eberbach, Schloss Johannisberg, churches, and wine estates.
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Rocky Mts Ski Resorts Summer
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Rocky Mountains.
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Who Was Jeannette Thurber?
A brief look at the of of Jeannette Thurber, who persuaded Antonin Dvorak to go to New York City and become the Director of the National Conservatory of Music.
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Alexander/Daykin Piano Duo
Millette Alexander and Frank Daykin are nationally known as a classical piano duo, and have performed and recorded extensively in the US and Europe.
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Amy Marcy Cheney Beach
A brief look at the career of Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (Mrs. H.H.A.Beach), who had a celebrated career as a concert pianist and composer.
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BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
Find out why BBC Sports used a Chinese legend and the Monkey King for its marketing campaign to promote its coverage of the Olympic Games.
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British Star Pianist Imogen Cooper
Imogen Cooper may not be a flashy performer, but her technique and artistry make her a memorable musician in either solo or chamber performances.
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Eugene Music Celebration Events
Celebrate the life of Bach and his music at the Oregon Bach Festival in Eugene this summer. Visit the Cuthbert Amphitheatre during the Willamette Valley Folk Festival.
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Female American Composers
Women have been composing for centuries but some were more successful than others. History should remember these women and their musical works.
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God's Got It
One of Gospel music's most popular choirs, the Colorado Mass Choir perform ecstatic, hand-clapping, and hip shaking traditional & contemporary sounds propelled by the smooth voice and funkified leader of Joe Pace.

Interview with Jan Gippo, Part II
Part II of an article based on an interview with Jan Gippo
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Italian Women Violinists
The lives and careers of two eighteenth violin virtuosi from Italy who carved out celebrated careers for themselves in spite of cultural taboos.
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