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This concerto for Oboe was composed during the 1700’s; and  a number of theories exist that provide conflicting background to its origin. The concertos Bach wrote for one or more harpsichords and string instruments during …

Composed in just over a month in November 1850, Schumann’s Third Symphony dates from the beginning of his tenure as municipal music director in Düsseldorf, a town situated on the famously scenic Rhine River. The …

Born in Argentina in 1921 to immigrant Italian parents, Astor Piazzolla spent most of his childhood with his family in New York City. While there, he acquired fluency in four languages:  Spanish, English, French, and …

Born in Spain, María Dueñas studies with Boris Kuschnir at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz and MUK in Vienna. María Dueñas has quickly established herself as one of the most sought-after artists …

In my view, conductor Carlos Kleiber was the greatest orchestral conductor of the past 100 years. Even though you might not understand the instructions he gives to the orchestra members in German, watch his movements!!!!! …