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19 December: Bronisław Huberman Was Born
Violinist Bronisław Huberman was able to fuse glowing intensity and visionary sensitivity into a grand classical design. His tone had a haunting quality, particularly in infinite shades of pianissimo, and he was a towering personality described as “the most remarkable
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Dreaming of a White Christmas
1942’s Academy Award for Best Original Song went to Irving Berlin for his song ‘White Christmas’, created for the song and dance film, Holiday Inn. Singer Jim (Bing Crosby) loses his girl Lila (Virginia Dale) to his dancing partner (Ted),
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The Bechstein Hall – A New Concert Hall for London
In November 2024, Bechstein Hall opened its doors and welcomed music lovers to a brand new recital space, piano showroom and fine dining restaurant. Bechstein Hall, a name steeped in the rich history of classical music in London, has returned
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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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