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"Classical" refers specifically to the music of the late 18th and early 19th centuries but more broadly to music that has endured the test of time and some sort of artistic standard (it's a fuzzy boundary). Whether you enjoy Shostakovitch's fugues or Cage's aleatoric music, here you will find a focus on 20th century composers, album reviews, and historical/biographical information about the musicians and symphonies that have left a recorded legacy.
From Wagner to Berlioz, Brahms to Beethoven, Mozart to Handel, Bach to Stravinsky, we'll review the recordings essential to your library. We'll also feature modern interpretations of the art from Philip Glass to John Adams, John Cage to Steve Reich.
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Stile Antico: Young Voices, Old Styles
In: Modern Classical Musicians
The singers in the British early music choral group Stile Antico may be young, but their music is older than their great-great-grandfathers. more...
The 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition Winners
The 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition draws viewers and musicians from around the world. On June 7, 2009, two winners for the coveted gold medal prize were announced. more...
Rossignol Concert at First Lutheran Church
In: Classical Music Performances
The Rossignol ensemble explored the theme "Of Gods and Mortals" in their concert at the First Lutheran Church in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, 2009. more...
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Podcasts
The first of its kind, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is allowing free downloads and music sharing of its classical music podcast, The Concert. more...
2009 Festival of Contemporary Music Performances
The 2009 Festival of Contemporary Music is scheduled to run August 7-11 in Lenox, MA and will highlight works for piano and voice by emerging and veteran composers. more...
The Guarneri Quartet Exits After 45 Years
In: Orchestras
After 45 years of music making and three of the original four members still going strong, the Guarneri Quartet is ready to stand for its last curtain call in 2009. more...
2010 Sonning Music Prize Goes to Cecilia Bartoli
Honoring the best in the classical music field, the 2010 Léonie Sonning Music Prize was awarded to the Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli. more...
In: Classical Music Performances
"The Bartered Bride" becomes a Depression-era tale of youthful optimism in the hands of the Opera Boston on May 5, 2009. more...
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Nantwich Choral Society Sings Haydns The Seasons
In: Classical Music Performances
By: Michael Mackey
Virgil Thomson's Symphony on a Hymn Tune
By: Alex Hoffman
Dello Joio's Variations, Chaconne and Finale
By: Alex Hoffman
Un Homme Et Son Chien Soundtrack Review
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