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Yuuko Shiokawa and Andras Schiff Play Bach

Artists Composers June 3, 2019 0

The Violin and Cembalo sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach are a cornerstone of the string instrument literature. My sense is that all music which followed was in some way influenced by this music by Bach. …

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Event: Gustav Mahler Music Weeks in Toblach Austria

Artists Events June 3, 2019 1

If you are in Europe for any reason soon and you are a lover of great music, please explore attending a Mahler festival you are likely to enjoy. It takes place in Toblach, in the …

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Happy Birthday, Edward Elgar!

Artists Composers June 2, 2019 0

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Yehudi Menuhin: DVD of the Month for June 2019

Artists Featured June 1, 2019 0

“Menuhin”, a name that was legendary for over 60 years, and remains so today. A good man and a great violinist, whose childhood was blessed with happiness and success unparalleled even among child prodigies. At …

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CD of the Month for June: Marsalis’ Works for Violin

Artists June 1, 2019 0

The CD of the Month for June, 2019 is a new recording by Wynton Marsalis. The Marketing material says the following: INNOVATION: Fusing Classical, Jazz, Celtic influences and other musical traditions. FIRST: first time Marsalis …

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