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Satie’s Magic.

Satie’s Magic.

  Erik Satie: 1912-1915 Erik Satie was born May 17, 1866, in France, and he died on July 1, 1925 in Paris. As a composer, his unconventional, often witty style exerted a major influence on …
Violin maker.

Violin maker.

Sam Zygmuntowicz, violin maker. Instead of sharing information about performers or composers today, let me tell you about a violin maker: Sam Zygmuntowicz is a graduate of the Violin Making School of America in Salt …
Pianists Compared.

Pianists Compared.

  Favorite Ravel. I was transfixed by the music of Maurice Ravel this morning. The second movement from Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G-Major has long been a huge favorite of mine. This morning I heard …