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Musical Expression in Frauenliebe und -Leben: Robert Schumann's Song Cycle A Woman's Life and Love

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By: Amelia Hill

Toelzer Boys Choir: Munich Is Home to One of the World's Top Boys Choirs

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By: Kate Rodriguez

Halloween Treat from Classical Music: Ghoulish Sounds and Spooky Listening for All Hallows' Eve

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By: Feature Writer Tel Asiado

Agora Soundtrack Review: Surprising, Robust Epic by Dario Marianelli

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Spore Hero Videogame Soundtrack Review: Eccentric, Joyously Active Game Score from Winifred Phillips

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Trick 'r Treat Soundtrack Review: Large-Scale Gothic Score by Douglas Pipes

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Le Petit Nicolas Soundtrack Review: Quirky, Delightful Score by Klaus Badelt

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Q&A with Conductor Gerard Schwarz: Music Director of the Seattle Symphony

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By: Alex Hoffman

Paul Henry Smith and His Digital Orchestra: The Fauxharmonic Brings Orchestral Music to Life for Composers

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Center Stage With Gustavo Dudamel: Dudamel Dazzles Audiences With His Constant Boldness

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By: Paula Edelstein

The Time Traveler's Wife Soundtrack Review: Understated, Soothing Romance Score by Mychael Danna

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Q&A with Conductor Michael Stern: Music Director of the Kansas City Symphony

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By: Alex Hoffman

9 Soundtrack Review: Striking Action Score by Danny Elfman & Deborah Lurie

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Understanding Classical Music I: Genres of Orchestral Music

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By: Greg Ure

Songs of A Wayfarer: Mahler's Work Initiated A New Genre- The Orchestral Song Cycle

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By: Paula Edelstein

Classical Music for the Halloween Season: What Makes the Stories Behind the Music Enduring and Fearful

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Oliver Sacks' Book Musicophilia: A Neurologist Examines the Relationship Between Music and the Brain

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas: Nos. 1 thru 3: A Brief Survey of Prokofiev's First Three Sonatas

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By: Jacqueline Banks

Prokofiev: A Guide for the Listener & Performer: Prokofiev’s Life and Evolution of his Musical Language

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By: Jacqueline Banks

Q&A with Conductor Leonard Slatkin: Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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By: Alex Hoffman

Q&A with Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi: Author of Composer William Schuman’s Biography, American Muse

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By: Alex Hoffman

Drag Me to Hell Soundtrack Review: Powerful, Gothic Masterpiece by Christopher Young

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Leonard Bernstein's Jeremiah Symphony: A Young Composer's Examination of the Book of Lamentations

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By: Alex Hoffman

Aaron Copland's El Salón México: An American's Take on Mexican Music

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By: Alex Hoffman

Ottorino Respighi's Roman Festivals: The Italian Composer’s Daring Travelogue

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By: Alex Hoffman

Gaspard de la Nuit: Making Sense of Ravel's Three-Movement Suite

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By: Cheryl Metzger

Classical Music Critic Michael Steinberg Dead: A Writer Beloved for His Clear Style and Love of Music

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Mutant Chronicles Soundtrack Review: Cliché but Solid Thriller Score by Richard Wells

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By: David Abraham Dueck

William Schuman's New England Triptych: Thoroughly American Music from a Thoroughly American Composer

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By: Alex Hoffman

Harry Potter 6 Soundtrack Review: Lightweight, Anonymous Fantasy Score by Nicholas Hooper

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Hindemith's Concert Music for Brass and Strings: The German Composer’s First Orchestral Triumph of the 1930s

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By: Alex Hoffman

Serge Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony: Famous Conductor Advocated Music by Copland, Stravinsky, Prokofiev

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By: Alex Hoffman

The Young Victoria Soundtrack Review: Classical Crossover Score by Ilan Eshkeri

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Kronos Quartet Floodplain Album: The Avant Garde Ensemble Visits the Cradle of Civilization

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Soundtrack Review: Typically Solid, Charming Animation Score by John Powell

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Public Enemies Soundtrack Review: Elliot Goldenthal’s Newest Score is Subtle, Brooding, & Magnificent

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Coco Avant Chanel Soundtrack Review: Delicate, Winning Drama Score from Alexandre Desplat

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Intro to Impressionistic Piano Music: A Look at the Works of Ravel and Debussy

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By: Cheryl Metzger

Yolanda Kondonassis' New Album "Air": Music Inspired by Nature Will Be Used to Save Nature

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

The 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition Winners: Tsujii from Japan, Zhang from China, Son from Korea Earn Top Prizes

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Un Homme Et Son Chien Soundtrack Review: Gorgeously Thematic, Golden Age-Style Score by Philippe Rombi

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Cheri Soundtrack Review: Breezy, Lilting Romance Score by Alexandre Desplat

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Terminator Salvation Soundtrack Review: Gigantic, Brazen Action Score by Danny Elfman

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Departures Soundtrack Review: String-Based Hidden Gem from Joe Hisaishi

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Life is a Symphony...In E Minor of Course: The Life and Music of Florence Beatrice Price

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By: Jacqueline Banks

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Podcasts: Free Classical Music Concerts Available for Download

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Voices of the Forrest Speak At last: Gillock's first pieces from his Lyric Preludes

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By: Jacqueline Banks

The Schubert of Children's Composers: American Composer, William Gillock and his 'Lyric Preludes'

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By: Jacqueline Banks

2009 Festival of Contemporary Music Performances: World Premieres By Wong, Grimes, Bancks and Carter

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Musical Les Misérables Paris 1832: Plot Summary, Character Description, and Production information

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By: Feature Writer Tel Asiado

Les Misérables from Digne to Montreuil-Sur-Mer: Musical Plot Synopsis, Character list, and Production Information

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By: Feature Writer Tel Asiado

The Home of Dark Butterflies Soundtrack Review: Lovely, Melodic Minimalist Score from Panu Aaltio

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Angels & Demons Soundtrack Review: Exhilarating New Score from Zimmer is Definitive of His Career

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Star Trek Soundtrack Review: Intense and Memorable Score by Giacchino

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Opera and Concert Singer Jessie Bartlett Davis: Famous for Her Role of Alan-a-Dale in the Opera Robin Hood

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By: Anya Laurence

American Lyric Soprano Alice Nielsen: Star of Light Musicals and Comedies to Grand Opera

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By: Anya Laurence

Clara Kellogg An American Prima Donna: Celebrated For Her Interpretation of Marguerite in Gounpd's Faust

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By: Anya Laurence

Marian Anderson, Great American Contralto: First African-American Singer to Appear at the Metropolitan Opera

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By: Anya Laurence

German Concert Pianist Ernst Perabo: Pianist, Composer and Transcriber of Classical Music

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By: Anya Laurence

Classical Pianist Carlyle Petersilea: Boston-Born Concert Artist Pupil of Ignaz Moscheles

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By: Anya Laurence

2010 Sonning Music Prize Goes to Cecilia Bartoli: Danish Award Honors Italian Mezzo-Soprano

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Pianists Alexander Dreyschock and Anton Door: Two Celebrated Nineteenth Century Concert Pianists

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By: Anya Laurence

Two Forgotten Pianists: Brull and Brassin: Pianists, Teachers and Composers of the Nineteenth Century

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By: Anya Laurence

Songs My Mother Taught Me CD Notes: Dame Joan Sutherland Sings Compilation of Mom's Pieces

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By: Feature Writer Tel Asiado

Knowing Soundtrack Review: Grand but Inconsistent Apocalyptic Score by Marco Beltrami

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By: David Abraham Dueck

2009 Classical BRIT Award Nominations: Reich, Libera, Dudamel, Westenra and Howard All Make First Cut

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

The Spring for Music Festival: New Event to Feature North American Orchestras

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Doubt Soundtrack Review: Somber, Subtly Celtic Rhythms by Howard Shore

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Boy in the Striped Pajamas Soundtrack Review: Heart-Wrenching, Powerful Score from James Horner

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Dances With Wolves Soundtrack Review: Composed and Conducted by John Barry

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By: Sean Wilson

Ragtime: Classic Masterworks, or Salon Music? A serious look at the genre of ragtime

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By: Cheryl Metzger

Classical Music 101: Building a Music Collection: How To Collect The Best Symphonies, Concertos and Sonatas on CD.

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By: Paul Pelkonen

The Haunting Soundtrack Review: Composed by Jerry Goldsmith

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By: Sean Wilson

I Want To Be A Shellfish Soundtrack Review: Beautifully Restrained and Heartfelt Hisaishi Score

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Australia Soundtrack Review: Big, Broad, Bland Score from David Hirschfelder

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Why Music is Good For Everyone: The Effects of Music on Health and Happiness

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By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Angels in America Soundtrack Review: Composed by Thomas Newman

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By: Sean Wilson

Placido Domingo Awarded $1 Million Nilsson Prize: Spanish Tenor the First Recipient of New Opera Award

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Gladiator Soundtrack Review: Composed by Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard and Others

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By: Sean Wilson

Coraline Soundtrack Review: Dark, Offbeat, Novel Score from Bruno Coulais

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Largo Winch Soundtrack Review: Engaging, Stylish Action Score from Desplat

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Music for Presidents' Day: Classical Tributes to Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Haunted Soundtrack Review: Composed by Debbie Wiseman

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By: Sean Wilson

The Spirit Soundtrack Review: David Newman’s Score is Old-Fashioned with a Handful of Highlights

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By: David Abraham Dueck

The Rite of Spring Ballet: The Initial Controversy Behind the Ballet

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By: Cheryl Metzger

Benjamin Button Soundtrack Review: Typically Lush, Laid-back Score from Alexandre Desplat

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Mariachi Music Education in the Southwest: Using Cultural Pride to Increase Grades and Attendance

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Defiance Soundtrack Review: James Newton Howard Exercises Elegance and Restraint

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea Soundtrack Review: Hisaishi Writes Another Superlative Score for Miyazaki

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By: David Abraham Dueck

SimAnimals Videogame Soundtrack Review: Lightweight, Charming Composition from Game Scoring Veteran

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Frost/Nixon Soundtrack Review: Zimmer’s Score is Introspective and Surprisingly Innovative

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Batman: The Animated Series Soundtrack Review: Shirley Walker’s Beloved Scores Receive Long-Awaited Deluxe Release

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By: David Abraham Dueck

Classical TV To Bring Free Opera to the Masses: New Classical Music Website Set to Launch in February

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Ignaz Moscheles, Famous Bohemian Pianist: Eminent Piano Pedagogue and Composer from Prague

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By: Anya Laurence

Teresa Carreno...The Titan of the Piano: Glamorous Keyboardist with an Exciting Love Life

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By: Anya Laurence

Adolf von Henselt, Bavarian Pianist of the Past: Court Pianist to the Empress in Russia

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By: Anya Laurence

The Baltimore Symphony's OrchKids: A Classical Music After-School Program Serving Disadvantaged Kids

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Classical Music for Valentine's Day: Romantic Songs by Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Schubert

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Handel's Messiah for Christmas: Greatest Oratorio of all time, with its powerful Hallelujah Chorus

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By: Feature Writer Tel Asiado

Notes on Berlioz's The Childhood of Christ: Christmas Oratorio: Herod's Dream, Egypt Flight, and Arrival at Sais

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By: Feature Writer Tel Asiado

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