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Classical Music September Anniversaries: A Guide
One anniversary, and one video, for every day

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Augustin Hadelich: Between Baroque and Blues
1200 seats sold out within seconds. That was how the audience responded to Augustin Hadelich’s only solo recital in mainland China this September. Last year, he closed off the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s season with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Across concert halls
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David Hicken: Building a Musical Life in Chiang Mai
More than 62 million people have watched David Hicken’s music on YouTube, yet the composer behind those numbers works from a relatively quiet corner of northern Thailand. An English composer, organist, and pianist, Hicken has built an international audience from
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Musicians and Artists: Forte and 6 Impressionists
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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MUSIC OF THE WEEK

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Schubert wrote his Symphony No. 4 in 1816 — the same year he escaped his father's school to pursue composing. It's one of only two Schubert symphonies in a minor key. But why did he call it "Tragic"? Listen and dive into the full history.

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The Enduring Magic of the Harp
Top 10 Harp Favourites
The harp is one of the oldest known string instruments, dating back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Although we find many different types and models, the basic shape features a triangular frame with strings running between the neck and the
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