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Frederick Chopin composed most of his nocturnes in groups of two or three pieces. The pair that comprises his Opus 27 dates from 1835. The second of these works, in D-flat major, provides a good …

During the year of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, his piano concertos are an important source for understanding the history of the practice of this instrument. In the early nineteenth century, the modern permanently replaced the harpsichord …

I am grateful that, for me, Music can provide great comfort, relaxation, and healing. I need such help during our turbulent times. Johann Sebastian Bach was born in 1685, yet many of us still derive …

The Albion Quartet was formed in 2016, And it unites four outstanding young string players, brought together by a shared belief in the power of the string quartet. The upcoming season sees the quartet returning …

Pianist Dina Ugorskaja died at age 46 in September 2019. This is her acclaimed recording of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier Book II. On interpreting these works, Dina wrote: “One essential aspect in this project was the …