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Nixon in China
On 21 February 1972, President Richard M. Nixon arrived in China for an official State Visit. He was the first U.S. president to visit the People’s Republic of China since it was established in 1949. The principal aim was to
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Gil Shaham (Born February 19, 1971)
Violin Virtuoso and Trendsetter
Internationally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham is recognised for his exceptional technical skill, expressive artistry, and vibrant performances. He is particularly renowned for his interpretations of the classical violin repertoire. However, his versatility is also evident in his commitment to performing
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Anna Maria Mozart: The Untold Story of Mozart’s Mother
Anna Maria Pertl, later Anna Maria Mozart, was born on Christmas Day 1720 in the picturesque village of St. Gilgen, thirty kilometres from Salzburg. From unassuming origins, she grew up to become the mother of one of the most famous
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Resonating Realms
Dobrawa Czocher’s Europavox Session
Polish cellist Dobrawa Czocher weaves dreamy and repetitive soundscapes that echo the textured and emotional style of Philip Glass. Join us for a mesmerising and soul-stirring highlight from the Europavox Festival. Dobrawa Czocher: Europavox Sessions 2023 Available until 12/07/2026 Europavox
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Celebrating the First-Ever Critical Edition of Agathe Backer Grøndahl’s Piano Music
I recently attended a reception and recital hosted by H.E. Tore Hattrem, Ambassador of Norway in the UK, and Mrs Marit Gjelten, together with Faber Music and Kode Art Museums & Composers Homes to celebrate the first ever Urtext edition
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Three Video Games With Beautiful Soundtracks
In recent decades the medium of video games has become a place for astonishing visual art, innovations in storytelling, and a conveyer of every kind of gameplay experience imaginable. For lovers of classical music, particular games stand out for their
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Transcendental Temptations
Three Phases of Liszt’s Passion (Part 3)
The Wiener Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung reports on 7 December 1822, “on 1st December a very talented boy by the name of Liszt, coming here from Pressburg, gave a concert in the town grand concert-hall, and through his playing and his
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Renée Fleming (Born February 14, 1959)
From Lyric Soprano to Global Icon
One of the most acclaimed sopranos of her generation, Renée Fleming has enchanted audiences around the world with the sheer beauty, richness, and versatility of her voice. In a career spanning over three decades, Fleming has been a prominent figure
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