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October 9: Andras Schiff Concert in Vienna

Artists Berlin/Vienna Events September 3, 2017 0

If a drone could transport me, I would certainly attend this event: Artist: András Schiff Date: Monday, 09 October 2017, 7:30 PM Venue: Musikverein – Golden Hall Event details: András Schiff, piano Program: Joseph Haydn …

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September DVD of the Month: Sergiu Celibidache

Featured September 2, 2017 0

I am pretty opinionated when it comes to orchestral conductors. I feel that their role is to bring us the composer’s sound and creativity, and I expect any conductor to support the orchestra players in …

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September CD of the Month: Nicola Benedetti

Uncategorized September 2, 2017 0

The CD of the Month for September is violinist Nicola Benedetti’s recording titled “My First Decade”. She performs the following for us: Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, …

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Viola Sounds of Tabea Zimmermann

Artists Composers August 31, 2017 0

I have neglected to write a new post about violist Tabea Zimmermann. I have been a fan of her playing for many years, particularly her chamber music interpretations. Let me fix that right now. First, …

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We All Get Older…

Artists Composers August 30, 2017 0

While I lived in Brooklyn as a young person, I ultimately moved to Minnesota and later to California. But I returned to NYC several times, mainly to “overdose” on music. I remember hearing Martha Argerich …

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