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16 December: Menahem Pressler Was Born
Menahem Pressler is probably best known for his long tenure as the founder of the Beaux Arts Trio, an ensemble he established in 1955. Seeking and finding beauty and enjoyment in music was central to his philosophy. As both ensemble
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15 December: Reger’s Piano Concerto Premiered
The premiere of Max Reger’s Piano Concerto in F minor, Op. 114 took place at the Leipzig Gewandhaus on 15 December 1910. The soloist was Frieda Kwast-Hodapp, and Arthur Nikisch led the Gewandhaus Orchestra. The reviews were devastating, as was
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14 December: Andrés Orozco-Estrada Was Born
The Colombian violinist and conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada is known for his dynamic and expressive leadership across a highly versatile musical repertoire. His background as a violinist has greatly informed his conducting style, as he frequently draws attention to deep musical
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Classical Music Unfinished and Restored V
Let us continue with our exploration of unfinished classical masterpieces. Robert Schumann: Symphony in G minor “Zwickau” Robert Schumann: Symphony in G minor “Zwickau” (Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner, cond.) Robert Schumann had a number of talents. Growing
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13 December: Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 Premiered
Gustav Mahler premiered his Symphony No. 2 in C minor, also known as the “Resurrection Symphony,” on 13 December 1895 in Berlin. Reviews were mixed as critics were confused by the work’s complexity and vast scope, and Mahler’s use of
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The Music That Surrounds Us
There is a musical term called field recordings, which focuses on recording the surrounding sounds, whether they are natural or man-made, as the basis of musical material. Rather than music being the starting point, it is sound or noise. Today,
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Augusta Holmès: A Composer Who Wrote Music Bigger Than Life
Composer Augusta Holmès is a fascinating figure in classical music history. She was a musically gifted child who was initially denied a traditional music education solely because of her gender. However, despite the obstacles, she persevered, ultimately becoming one of
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11 December: Polina Osetinskaya Was Born
Polina Osetinskaya gave her first solo recital in Vilnius at the age of 6, and by the age of 9, she was playing Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto with orchestra. Since then, she has performed at the most prestigious venues across
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