Interviews

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In touch with Dennis O’Neill
One of the world’s most well-loved and experienced singers, Welsh tenor Dennis O’Neill has been performing to audiences across the world for over 30 years. A celebrated exponent of Italian opera, especially Verdi, he is closely associated with many opera
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In touch with Desirée Rancatore
Italian soprano Desirée Rancatore is one of the most exciting singers of our time. A leading exponent of the Italian operatic tradition, she maintains a busy schedule at opera houses in her native country and in cities such as Paris,
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In touch with Vladimir Ashkenazy
“I Believe in Destiny”
Vladimir Ashkenazy has it all. He won prizes in three major piano competitions – Chopin, Queen Elizabeth and Tchaikovsky. He recorded the complete piano works by Rachmaninov, Chopin and Schumann; the complete sonatas by Beethoven, Scriabin; the complete piano concertos
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In touch with Ed Barker
Returning to China
In 1979, the Boston Symphony Orchestra became the first western orchestra to tour China, following the opening of the country to the West. The date is important, when you consider that 1978 marked the reopening of the Chinese conservatories and
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In touch with Lorin Maazel
In anticipation of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s visit to China in May, we caught up with Maestro Lorin Maazel and asked him a few questions about his work in China and repertoire for touring orchestras.
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In touch with Sabine Meyer
Athena of the Clarinet ‘Destiny’ would probably be the best word to describe Sabine Meyer and her instrument: she started with piano and organ, but at eight, it became clear to her that clarinet is her true love. Her father,
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In touch with Joyce Yang : A Brilliant Young Talent
SchumannCarnaval The pianist Joyce Yang was recently in Hong Kong as the headliner of the Fifth Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival. She performed across a wide range of repertoire, showcasing her versatility as a pianist.
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In touch with Elena Mosuc
Romanian soprano Elena Mosuc is one of the most in-demand sopranos of her generation. Closely linked with the Zürich Opera and a regular guest at the world’s great opera houses, she is a powerful exponent of the bel canto repertoire
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