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Whose PI? Another classical copyright issue
Is the concept of assigning notes to the first 32 digits of Pi something that is unique and copyrightable? Can a 12-tone row be copyrighted (not the finished composition, just the row)?
Gavin Bryars Refines Style with Piano Concerto
You won't hear pretty little melodies, but you will hear compelling, accessible music that draws you in emotionally.
Good news/bad news -- free classical downloads!
The goal is to help prospective buyers better understand the instruments Brompton's offers by hearing them played by some of the greatest performers of all time.
Tortured genius or trite generalization?
While Schumann may be the symbol of what we imagine the life of a classical composer was (and perhaps should be) like, ultimately the story is just about one man and how he dealt with his creative gifts.
Ames Piano Quartet Aims to Please
If you're familiar with the Ames Piano Quartet, then this is a worthy addition to your collection. If not, the Hummel should be worth the price of admission, even if you have the other works.
Help Write a Symphony, Part 2 - #twittercomposition continues!
I've already sent in my note, and sent the word out to all my followers on Twitter to do the same. So the only thing I can do to further help the project along is to do a blog post. Like this one.
Indie Classical = Sonic Spice
Sure, I program plenty of prickly contemporary music -- but only if I think it's worth your while to hear. I also play a lot of newly composed music that's tuneful, appealing, and sometimes just plain fun to listen to. Consider it a little sonic spice.
Repertoire analysis
If you had to learn 75-125 works to conduct in a season, which ones would you choose?
How We Program the Sunday Opera Matinee
It takes a lot of work to prepare a presentation for broadcast, but nothing could be more fulfilling than to have a listener tell us how much he or she appreciated being introduced to a new work or a new performance.
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