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#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 3, 2022
The Classics a Day team chose Women's History Month as the theme for March. Actually, it's been the March theme for the past five years. And there are still many composers to explore.
Robert Trevino upgrades the repertoire with Americascapes
If I had my way, every orchestral conductor in the United States would get a copy of this release. There is so much more to American music than Appalachian Spring.
Hans Zimmer on The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour
Since breaking into the big time with his score for Rain Man (1988), Zimmer has been in the forefront of film composers, frequently collaborating with directors Ridley Scott and Christopher Nolan, and winning an Oscar for his score to the original The Lion King in 1995.
Symphonies of the Bach Family span generations
This release presents symphonies by a veritable alphabet of Bachs: WF, CPE, JE, JCF, JL, and (of course) JS. It's an excellent program, comprised of many seldom-heard works.
Boris Papandopulo: Works for Piano and Strings -- Works for Me
A thoroughly enjoyable collection of music!
Classical Interviews – Jeanette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire
WorldView Episode 03: Amy Marcy Beach
#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 2, 2022
The Classics a Day team chose Women's History Month as the theme for March. Actually, it's been the March theme for the past five years. And there are still many composers to explore.
Porcelijn brings fresh excitement to Rontgen symphonies
If you're not familiar with this 20th Century Dutch composer, this release is a good place to start.
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