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"Aires de Sefarad" Album Review
The guitar-violin ensemble Duo46 bring Jorge Liderman's romantic Mediterranean song cycle to life in their recording of "Aires de Sefarad."
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Brain Hulse's Pseudosynthesis Album Review
With unusual instrument pairs and contrasting moods, Brian Hulse's album Pseudosynthesis showcases musical voices that complement each other yet retain individual quirks.
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Javier Oviedo on the Saxophone
Though the saxophone is often associated with jazz, Javier Oviedo reminds audiences that this versatile instrument is actually quite classical in origin.
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Paul Henry Smith and His Digital Orchestra
Going digital, Paul Henry Smith's Fauxharmonic Orchestra specializes in making recorded versions of orchestral compositions a reality for composers and musicians alike.
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Pianist Alicia de Larrocha Dies at 86
The Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, known for her elegant touch and advocacy of Spanish composers, died last Friday night in a Barcelona hospital.
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Un Montón de Notas Album Review
Emilo Teubal and his band La Balteuband have released their 2nd album, a mellow mix of Latin, jazz and avant garde influences.
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Oliver Sacks' Book Musicophilia
Author and neurologist Oliver Sacks uses his expertise to address a topic that has become quite popular over the years: the relationship between music and the brain.
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Artists Around the World Album Review
Stephen Funk Pearson's latest album takes listeners on a musical journey to high mountaintops and quiet streams with compositions for guitar, mandolin, marimba and more.
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Marc-André Hamelin Plays Haydn
Marc-André Hamelin, known for technical and artistic achievements alike, released a recording of Haydn's Piano Sonatas which exudes playfulness, humor and sheer delight.
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Album Review of Ancient Star
Jody Redhage and the Fire in July ensemble provide listeners with a whirlwind tour through an eclectic array of musical styles in their debut album Ancient Star.
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Così Fan Tutte Opera Review
The Boston Midsummer Opera entertained audiences on August 7th with a fun modernization of Così fan tutte, Mozart's comic opera about the pitfalls of love.
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Classical Music Critic Michael Steinberg Dead
Michael Steinberg, former critic for the Boston Globe and program annotator for several American orchestras, died on Sunday, July 26 at the age of 80.
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Brahms' Requiem at Tanglewood Concert Review
Audiences filled the Tanglewood lawn to enjoy "A German Requiem," performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Chorus.
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Kronos Quartet Floodplain Album
Inspired by the fertile floodplains of early civilization, The Kronos Quartet plays music from Palestine, Serbia, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, India and Azerbaijan.
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Yolanda Kondonassis' New Album "Air"
Yolanda Kondonassis loves both music and the environment. Her latest album will be used to help protect the nature that has inspired so many classical compositions.
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Emerson String Quartet Turned Octet
The Emerson String Quartet turned 4 musicians into 8 for their 2005 album Mendelssohn: The Complete String Quartets, a must listen album for fans of music and technology.
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Stile Antico: Young Voices, Old Styles
The singers in the British early music choral group Stile Antico may be young, but their music is older than their great-great-grandfathers.
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The 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition Winners
The 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition draws viewers and musicians from around the world. On June 7, 2009, two winners for the coveted gold medal prize were announced.
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Rossignol Concert at First Lutheran Church
The Rossignol ensemble explored the theme "Of Gods and Mortals" in their concert at the First Lutheran Church in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, 2009.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Podcasts
The first of its kind, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is allowing free downloads and music sharing of its classical music podcast, The Concert.
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2009 Festival of Contemporary Music Performances
The 2009 Festival of Contemporary Music is scheduled to run August 7-11 in Lenox, MA and will highlight works for piano and voice by emerging and veteran composers.
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The Guarneri Quartet Exits After 45 Years
After 45 years of music making and three of the original four members still going strong, the Guarneri Quartet is ready to stand for its last curtain call in 2009.
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2010 Sonning Music Prize Goes to Cecilia Bartoli
Honoring the best in the classical music field, the 2010 Léonie Sonning Music Prize was awarded to the Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli.
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Smetana's Bartered Bride
"The Bartered Bride" becomes a Depression-era tale of youthful optimism in the hands of the Opera Boston on May 5, 2009.
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John Harbison's 70th Birthday Concert
Composer, conductor and faculty member John Harbison celebrated his 70th birthday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kresge Hall on April 24.
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2009 Classical BRIT Award Nominations
Composer Steve Reich, boys' choir Libera, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, singer Hayley Westenra, film composer James Newton Howard are all 2009 Classical BRIT Award nominees.
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The Spring for Music Festival
The Spring for Music Festival, a new event showcasing North American orchestras and allowing them to "take artistic risks," is scheduled to debut May 2011.
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Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn
With Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn all having birthdays or celebrating milestone anniversaries, classical music has a lot to celebrate in 2009.
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7th Annual Shakespeare Concerts
On March 27th, the 2009 Shakespeare Concerts brought performances of works by Summer, Stravinsky, Amram, Korngold and more to the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.
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Boston Opera Underground Virtue and Vice
The Lizard Lounge is a snug little basement bar in Cambridge, MA, complete with the requisite beer on tap, greasy food and...opera?
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YouTube Symphony Orchestra Members Chosen
After months of receiving and judging video submissions, the auditions are over and the YouTube Symphony Orchestra announced its final roster on March 2.
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Hilary Hahn Concert at Wheaton College
From Ysaÿe to Ives, Hilary Hahn delivered each composer's work with excitement, delicacy and passion in her performance at Wheaton College on Thursday, February 26th.
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Placido Domingo Awarded $1 Million Nilsson Prize
Sitting in a sealed envelope for over 3 years, the name of the first winner of the Birgit Nilsson Prize was finally revealed on Friday, February 20th: Placido Domingo.
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Music for Presidents' Day
This Presidents' Day weekend, investigate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln's Portrait" and the album "George Washington: Music for the First President."
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Mariachi Music Education in the Southwest
Mariachi music is giving first generation Latinos in the southwestern United States pride in their cultural heritage and keeps kids in school, too.
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Influential African American Composers
African American composers have contributed to a number of classical music styles, influencing avant garde percussion music, 1920s dance music, chorale music and more.
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Classical TV To Bring Free Opera to the Masses
The new website Classical TV, set to launch in early February, promises to deliver opera, classical music, theatre, musicals and jazz across the internet for free.
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Boston ConNECtion Concert Review
A mid-winter affair, the 11th Annual Boston ConNECtion concert featured works by New England Conservatory faculty and one BMOP/NEC composition competitor.
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American Violinist Hilary Hahn
Both Hilary Hahn's passionate artistry and dedication to her fan base are making her a popular young classical music star, bringing her before audiences worldwide.
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The Baltimore Symphony's OrchKids
OrchKids, a new initiative of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, teaches disadvantaged youth about classical music, respect and order and keeps kids interested, too
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Classical Music for Valentine's Day
From Chopin's nocturnes to the love theme from Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy to Schubert's lieder, classical music is full of romantic songs.
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French Composer Olivier Messiaen Turns 100
Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.
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Kiff Gallagher's MusicianCorps
If Kiff Gallagher's plans for a MusicianCorps materialize, musicians can bring their talents to low-income schools and after-school programs for a year of public service.
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All-Female Chamber Group: The Eroica Trio
In "American Journey," The Eroica Trio has released another album that showcases the group's propensity to blend familiar classics with lesser known works.
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Bernstein 65th Anniversary Gala at Carnegie Hall
At Carnegie Hall, the New York Philharmonic's new Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert led the orchestra in a celebration of Bernstein's relationship with the NYP.
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Berlioz's Damnation of Faust
Using razzle dazzle effects based on motion sensitive technology, director Robert Lepage enlivens Berlioz's dramatic legend at the Met on Nov. 10, 2008.
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British Sound Artist Janek Schaefer
Janek Schaefer records unusual sounds and blends them with art, architecture and good dose of postmodern whimsy.
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British Composer Awards 2008 Shortlist
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters has narrowed this year's nominations for British Composer Awards down to 33 works by a variety of British composers.
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Elisha Abas: Israeli Soccer Player and Pianist
After a successful stint as a professional soccer player, the Israeli musician Elisha Abas has traveled full circle, returning to his first love in piano.
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Organist Bálint Karosi Gives Hungarian Concert
Celebrating the Hungarian spirit, organist and composer Bálint Karosi gave a spectacular performance of Hungarian music by Liszt, Antalffy-Zsiross and Karosi.
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Previn, Stravinsky and Beethoven at the BSO
The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave a wonderful performance of André Previn's "Owls," Igor Stravinsky's "Violin Concerto in D," and Ludwig van Beethoven's "4th Symphony."
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New Generation Artists Chosen for 2008
The new season of New Generation Artists features a jazz trumpeter, a harpsichordist, cellist,, string quartet, violinist and more.
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The Bonesetter's Daughter Opera
Amy Tan, the author of five New York Times bestsellers, two children's books and numerous magazine articles, is finally trying her hand at an opera libretto.
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The Dorchester Symphony Orchestra
The Dorchester Symphony Orchestra (of Dorchester, MA) gave a debut concert at the All-Saints Ashmont Episcopal Church on Friday, September 20th, 2008.
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Conductor Vernon Handley Dies at 77
Conductor Vernon Handley passed away at the age of 77 after a lifetime of promoting both popular and unpopular British composers.
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Pianist Wu Han's Russian Recital
Russian Recital, Wu Han's first full-length solo album for her label ArtistLed, transforms the mundane into a charming and engaging experience.
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Farewell, Beaux Arts Trio
It's time to say farewell to the Beaux Arts Trio. After a marathon performance career spanning over 50 years, the group has finally said goodbye to the stage.
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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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Bass-Baritone Thomas Quasthoff
The bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff sweeps away all misconceptions of what it takes to create a deep and powerful sound, sharing his life in a newly released memoir.
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New Oratorio at Mostly Mozart Festival
Saariaho's oratorio Le Passion de Simone will receive its U.S. premiere at the Mostly Mozart Festival. The work blends sacred and secular forms in recounting Weil's life.
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Pianist Ivan Ilic's Debut Album
With a rising performance career under his belt, Ivan Ilic releases a debut album, featuring the solo piano works of Claude Debussy.
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Escher String Quartet
What does M.C. Escher's detailed paintings of interlocking birds and fish have to do with string quartet chamber music? A lot, according to one young ensemble.
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Vincent Ho's Arctic Symphony
Canada is a country often jibed about its abundance of snow and ice, but composer Vincent Ho will turn that humor into artistry.
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Album Review of A New Kind of Love
Robin Spielberg's latest album A New Kind of Love offers more of the delicate, introspective playing that characterizes her previous releases.
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Composer Oliver Schroer Dies
Canada said good-bye to one of its most distinctive fiddlers and composers when Oliver Schroer died on Thursday.
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Columbus Jazz Orchestra in Colorado
The 21st Annual Bravo! Vail Valley Festival kicked off to a bold and brassy start on Wednesday, June 25 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre in Vail, Colorado.
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Red Priest Baroque Music Ensemble
The British ensemble Red Priest is creating a stir with their unconventional treatment of Baroque classics.
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Festival of Contemporary Music '08
The Tanglewood Music Center is gearing up to celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Elliott Carter at its 2008 Festival of Contemporary Music this July.
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BBC Proms Out + About Concert
The BBC Proms Out + About concert will perform at multiple points around the city of London, for a full day of free classical music in public places.
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New Music The Gameboy Madrigals
Composer and guitar teacher Joey Mariano has released the Gameboy Madrigals as a free download. The music combines psuedo-medieval polyphony with video bleeps and buzz.
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New Opera The Minotaur
Sir Harrison Birtwistle, along with librettist David Harsent, has created an opera that explores the themes of betrayal and escape in the oft-told myth of the Minotaur.
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Robot ASIMO Leads Detroit Symphony
Honda's robot ASIMO conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in an initiative to promote fun and innovative music education among Detroit's youth.
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Alain Trudel Wins Conductor Award
Alain Trudel--conductor, musician, composer and teacher--is recognized for his work as a Canadian conductor, engaging audiences and advocating Canadian music.
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New Music 'Within Sight of Shore'
Halifax composer Scott Macmillan wrote a piece that tells the story of the sinking of HMCS Esquimalt. The piece embodies both patriotic and family history.
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Piano Work about the Environment
Jazz pianist and environmentalist Marian McPartland has written a tribute based on eco-pioneer Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring.
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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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Andrew Lloyd Weber Wins Award
Known for Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita and other musicals, Andrew Lloyd Weber received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the 2008 Classical BRIT Awards.
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Review of Alex Ross' New Book
Alex Ross sweeps through 100 years of music, history and culture, offering a solid foundation in music of the last millennium, but failing to support his theories.
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Heiligenkreuz Monks on YouTube
A YouTube video clip sends a group of Cisterian monks from the quiet abbey halls to Universal Music's studio.
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6th Annual Shakespeare Concerts
Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.
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American Pianist Grace Nikae
Grace Nikae is a world-class classical pianist. She is also a blogger and photographer who brings together fans in a community of music and arts loving.
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Goodbye, Giusseppe Di Stefano
One of the world's great opera stars and inspirations, the Italian tenor Di Stefano passed away on Monday, March 3 from injuries received 4 years ago in Kenya.
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Canadian Soprano Simone Osbourne
Five Grand Prize Finalists won $15,000 each at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions on Sunday, February 24. One of these was Canadian Simone Osbourne.
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Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
Yet another UK music competition is underway. Listeners have the chance to decide on their favorite musician from the 10 choices offered by the RPS Music Awards.
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Boston's Jupiter String Quartet
The Boston-based Jupiter String Quartet is an ensemble of family members with a name that reaches for the stars.
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Young Composer Fung Lam
Fung Lam may be less than 30 years old, but he is already busy composing, performing cello, and working with the next generation of young musicians in classical music.
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The Great Kat Shred Classical
Like any Julliard alum violinist, The Great Kat can play Beethoven, Paganini, Liszt and Sarasate. But how she plays them is an entirely different story.
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British Composer Judith Weir
Medal of Music winner Judith Weir tells stories through music by collaborating with theater, film and narrative arts.
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British Violinist Tasmin Little
As part of an effort to make classical music more accessible, British violinist Tasmin Little offers her latest recording online as a free download.
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American Pianist Leon Fleisher
Leon Fleisher is a top pianist, and many of the next generation of classical pianists have studied with him. But he wasn't always able to play with 2 hands.
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Dutch Conductor Edo de Waart
Dutch-born Edo de Waart is scheduled to replace Andreas Delfs as the Milwaukee Symphony's Music Director, and will begin phasing in over the next couple of years.
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German Composer Hans Otte
The German avant garde composer Hans Otte died on Christmas Day, 2007. His minimalistic work explored music through its most basic elements of sound.
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French Pianist Hélène Grimaud
French pianist Hélène Grimaud may be known for her bold, powerful style, but she is also known for her love of wolves.
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The Karlheinz Stockhausen Legacy
Karlheinz Stockhausen, a composer whose experiments in electronic sound influenced several 20th century artists, died on December 5th.
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Measha Brueggergosman
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has released her first album with the Deutsche Grammophon label, featuring music for the cabaret.
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Steve Reich Mini-Festival
The New England Conservatory hosted a mini-festival in Steve Reich's honor, attended by the composer himself and featuring the Boston premiere of the Daniel Variations.
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Julia Fischer, Artist of the Year
Julia Fischer takes home the Artist of the Year award in the 2007 Classic FM Gramophone Awards competition.
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Note by Note Piano History Film
Film documentary follows the making of a single Steinway piano from start to finish.
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Gabriela Montero Improvisations
Sing her the tune "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero will immediately improvise the melody into a classical-esque piece.
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Women's Chant Performed in Halifax
A 500-year-old manuscript was given voice on October 27, 2007, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, by a New York-based woman's quartet called Anonymous 4.
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