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During his lifetime, Johann Sebastian Bach was primarily known as a performer rather than as a composer. Few of his compositions appeared in print, and most important works were published long after his death. A …

Flutist Clara Andrada de la Calle holds solo flute positions in both the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, with which she frequently appears as soloist. She has also appeared as …

Written in the three-movement form typical of Romantic concertos, the Piano Concerto No. 3 by Sergei Rachmaninov is filled with the composer’s stylistic hallmarks: dazzling virtuosity and plush melody. It begins with an Allegro movement …

Visionary, perfectionist, dedicated teacher and legendary trainer of orchestras, Sergiu Celibidache was a conductor who inspired devotion from his audiences and loyalty from his players. Celibidache would rehearse tirelessly to achieve the results that won …

I listened with great pleasure to this performance by pianist Rudolf Serkin yesterday. I was astounded at the beauty of the music, particularly the second movement… It must have been a shock for the audience …