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In almost every profession, some of the best work gets done away from the office. It's true for pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. He likes to work from h...
- Added: May 29, 2009
- Length: :23
"Sea in Spring" was written by a blind Japanese composer, Michio Miyagi . Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers says this music calls on her to use some spe...
- Added: May 29, 2009
- Length: :18
The music by Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla is often charged with romantic and melodramatic urges. When it comes to playing Piazzolla, violi...
- Added: May 29, 2009
- Length: :24
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
How does a performer choose the music they'll play? First and foremost, performers play the music they love – the music that resonates for them. ...
- Added: Apr 30, 2009
- Length: :15
How does one interpret music? How do performers and conductors decide how to shape and craft the music they play? Conductor Gerard Schwarz likes ...
- Added: Mar 31, 2009
- Length: :20
American composer David Diamond wrote in what can comfortably be called the "romantic" tradition. He enjoyed getting rich, full-bodied sounds from...
- Added: Mar 31, 2009
- Length: :24
Dvorak's "New World" Symphony is at the top of nearly everyone's "Hit Parade" - and his other big symphonies and the Cello Concerto are not far beh...
- Added: Mar 31, 2009
- Length: :26
When violinist Julia Fischer performs with other musicians, she likes that opportunity to make personal connections on stage. When she plays the S...
- Added: Mar 02, 2009
- Length: :26
You may have heard that the future of the recording industry is somewhat up in the air as new technologies make it possible to access music in new ...
- Added: Mar 02, 2009
- Length: :22
Pianist Helene Grimaud took a somewhat uncommon approach to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. She decided to play one side against the other. Use...
- Added: Dec 31, 2008
- Length: :25
Beethoven was known to be a micro-manager with his music, at times giving the performer note-by-note instructions on how to play. Well, Beethoven ...
- Added: Dec 31, 2008
- Length: :25
When brass players audition for a rare opening in the Canadian Brass, playing the notes is only one part of the process. You've got to show them y...
- Added: Nov 29, 2008
- Length: :19
The days of men ruling the brass instrument world are mostly over. More women are playing trumpets, trombones and French horns in high school band...
- Added: Nov 29, 2008
- Length: :26
He plays Vivaldi, Prokofiev and Mozart – and also traditional Irish and Scottish music and Japanese folk songs. Even with this varied exposure to ...
- Added: Nov 28, 2008
- Length: :21
American Classical Music has found an enthusiastic home in most European concert halls. Conductor JoAnn Falletta appreciates the zeal and enthusia...
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- Added: Nov 14, 2008
- Length: :21
- Purchases: 1
Music can really paint a picture. One of the best examples is Vivaldi's set of four Violin Concertos known as the "Four Seasons." Joshua Bell rec...
- Added: Nov 01, 2008
- Length: :28
There's much to like, if not love, about Chopin, whether you're a listener or a performer. For pianist Lang Lang, Chopin is the pianist's best fri...
- Added: Nov 01, 2008
- Length: :23
For those among us who question the existence of humor or levity of any kind in classical music, violinist Joshua Bell offers this piece of evidenc...
- Added: Nov 01, 2008
- Length: :24
When violinist Joshua Bell plays Vivaldi's Four Seasons, he calls on his musical training and creative instincts. But he also gets some assistance...
- Added: Nov 01, 2008
- Length: :26
The story behind the "Devil's Trill" Sonata by Tartini is a dream where the Devil appears and asks the composer for violin lessons. At the end of ...
- Added: Nov 01, 2008
- Length: :25
Iranian composer Behzad Ranjbaran calls on the folk music and folk legends of his country to write music for the traditional orchestral setting. C...
- Added: Nov 01, 2008
- Length: :25
If you ever took piano lessons, you might be familiar with the Two and Three-Part "Inventions" by Bach. He wrote these short works for one of his ...
- Added: Sep 30, 2008
- Length: :24
When describing Beethoven's astonishing accomplishments as a composer, it's hard to know where to start. Pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy ...
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- Added: Sep 30, 2008
- Length: :26
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When composer Jennifer Higdon accepts a commission from a performer to write a new piece, she takes a few steps before writing the very first note....
- Added: Sep 30, 2008
- Length: :29
