‘After a lot of careful training and restrictions .. That’s the point where you arrive at the point of freedom’ Chinese pianist Tianxu An has made a name for himself both in and outside of China, appearing with orchestras including
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In the Shadow of a Famous Brother The Italian cellist and composer Antonio Maria Bononcini (1677-1726) was part of a distinguished musical family based in Modena, Italy. He worked closely with his older brother in Vienna, and crowned his career
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Aldo Forte created Impressionist Prints: Six Masters in Two Galleries, using artworks by 6 of the greatest impressionists. Each painting captures a particular idea within Impressionism. He opens with Monet’s work in London. Monet’s 1872 painting Impression, Sunrise, was the
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"It’s a collection that is not only tremendously rewarding to hear but also to think about." From 11th-century nun Hildegard of Bingen to Caroline Shaw, vocal quintet Papagena spans a millennium on their new album. Have a listen!
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The violin has a way of reaching people who don’t consider themselves classical music listeners. Something about the sound – its closeness to the human voice, its capacity for both ache and joy – cuts through in a way that
