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Before becoming the conductor of the Baltimore Symphony and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop held leadership positions with the Long...
- Added: Apr 01, 2008
- Length: :24
It's not unusual for a well known guitarist to play and record the most famous guitar concerto of all time, the Concierto di Aranjuez by Joaquin Ro...
- Added: Apr 30, 2009
- Length: :19
It's hard to get through the day without hearing at least one or two ads for car insurance - from the "good hands" people to that little green geck...
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- Added: Jul 27, 2009
- Length: :23
- Purchases: 1
Mission Statements were once the rage, but you don't hear them talked about much these days. Here's a good one from conductor and violinist Vladim...
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- Added: Jul 27, 2009
- Length: :23
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It's wonderful to have a large circle of friends, but the best friends are those who stand by you – the ones who've "got your back." Pianist Jean-...
- Added: Apr 30, 2009
- Length: :18
Practice, attention to detail, thinking, trying out new ideas… more practicing – that's what violinist Sarah Chang does to prepare for a concert. ...
- Added: Apr 30, 2009
- Length: :23
The innate romantic flavor of music from Spain, Mexico and South America is at the heart of its charm and appeal. But it has been known to tempt p...
- Added: Apr 30, 2009
- Length: :23
There really is no such thing as an overnight success. It's a myth, or a misunderstanding at best. Or...is it? On one August day in 2007, pianis...
- Added: Mar 31, 2009
- Length: :29
Guitarist David Russell has a thing for French music. He likes the freedom. Use this 20 second clip to introduce guitarist David Russell playing ...
- Added: Jun 30, 2008
- Length: :20
A chaconne is series of melodic variations played over a repeated sequence of notes and harmonies. One of the most famous chaconnes is heard in th...
- Added: Jun 30, 2008
- Length: :24
You've heard the saying "you can't judge a book by its cover." When it comes to Bach, Emerson String Quartet violinist, Eugene Drucker likes to as...
- Added: Jun 30, 2008
- Length: :26
When pianist Orli Shaham walks on stage to perform, she always says the same two words to her musical partner before playing the first note: "Have...
- Added: Apr 30, 2008
- Length: :21
Pianist Orli Shaham says Dvorak's music is like a beautiful onion - every time you peel off a layer, or look beyond the surface of the music, you a...
- Added: Apr 30, 2008
- Length: :25
The trouble with cliches is that they tend to lose meaning after the 15th hearing. So instead of saying Mozart brilliantly practiced the art of "l...
- Added: Apr 30, 2008
- Length: :25
As one builds and then maintains a career, there's the hope we'll maintain enough of the passion that initially inspired our career choice. It's n...
- Added: Mar 31, 2008
- Length: :22
Although pianist Murray Perahia plays music that's 2 to 3 hundred years old, he'll be the first to tell you listening to classical music isn't alwa...
- Added: Feb 28, 2008
- Length: :22
March is Bach's birthday month - and while there are plenty of sounds to celebrate, pianist Murray Perahia also likes to celebrate the spirit in th...
- Added: Feb 28, 2008
- Length: :21
Athletes are often role models, as are some politicians and teachers. And musicians, like pianist Awadagin Pratt, can be considered role models as...
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- Added: May 01, 2007
- Length: :28
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Throughout his illustrious, 60-year career, pianist Menahem Pressler has been associated with the biggest names in classical music, from Toscanini ...
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- Added: Dec 29, 2006
- Length: :30
- Purchases: 2
All her life, Evelyn Glennie dreamed of becoming a solo percussionist, with the ardent support of family and friends. When it came time to make he...
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- Added: Sep 26, 2006
- Length: :32
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The ideal job is one that's also your favorite hobby. Conductor Andrew Litton says making music is both his job and his passion - and both come wi...
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- Added: Sep 28, 2006
- Length: :27
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At the one year anniversary observance of 911, Guitarist Sharon Isbin was invited to perform at Ground Zero during the reading of the names of the ...
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- Added: Sep 07, 2006
- Length: :32
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It's one of those tunes you've heard a hundred times but never really caught the name. Guitarist Sharon Isbin introduces Memories of the Alhambra ...
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- Added: Sep 07, 2006
- Length: :35
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Violinist Julia Fischer's relationship with Bach goes well beyond playing his music in concerts and on recordings. Use this 21 second clip to intr...
- Added: Mar 02, 2009
- Length: :21
Three Bach playing pianists talk about a possible spiritual presence in music by Bach. Use this 59 second "Mix" for Bach's Birthday (March 21) or ...
- Added: Mar 02, 2009
- Length: :44
