György Cziffra (1921-1994) is universally hailed as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. A musicologist wrote, “In the realm of classical music, his name has been immortalised as synonym of piano playing… He had a remarkable virtuoso

Widely considered “a force of nature,” Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel has a rich, warm, vibrant voice that is capable of expressive pianissimos as well as roaring fortissimos. Highly analytical in his interpretations as well as in his vocal technique, “Terfel

Commentators and critics suggest that pianist Orion Weiss has a “powerful technique and exceptional insight” and that he commands a “head-spinning range of colours that have dazzled audiences around the world.” To be sure, he has performed with major orchestras

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The period of the 1960s in New York was a key moment in the history of American art. It was a unique space of time in the country’s history and one which had a lasting influence in Europe too. One

Luciano Pavarotti once called her “The Voice of the Century,” and during a career spanning more than four decades, she was universally known as “La Stupenda,” The Stupendous One.” Joan Sutherland’s radiant soprano effortlessly stretched over more than three octaves,

Some marriages do end up in divorce court, but very few divorces become prescribed case studies during the first year of law studies. But that is exactly what happened when Frederica von Stade—described as one of America’s finest artists and

Composers can be difficult people to get along with. They can be demanding, perfectionistic, needy, dramatic, and stressed. Their attention can often be split between their creative lives and their personal lives. They are not always the best spouses. Today