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Sunday Opera Matinee – “Eugene Onegin” Feb. 05
WorldView Episode 47: Howard Hanson
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1923 Week 4
1923 was a pivotal year in classical music. As I soon discovered when I began my research.
Peter Friis Johansson Plays Concertos with Personal Connections
A phenomenal collection of music that gives full reign to the artist behind them.
Tālivaldis Ķeniņš: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 8 End of the Journey
If you're not familiar with Ķeniņš's work, I recommend starting here.
Johann Joachim Quantz Trio Sonatas Show Versatility
Well-recorded and well-performed.
WorldView Episode 46: Robert Nathaniel Dett & Jeffrey Mumford
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1923 Week 3
For the month of January, the challenge is to post classical works associated with 1923. They can be pieces composed in that year, premiered in that year, or received their first recording in that year.
Alexander Markov Excels with Vieuxtemps Violin Works
Markov plays with a clear, singing tone. Double stops are carefully voiced. Lightning-fast runs outline melodic arcs. Extremely high notes aren't there for show -- they're the logical destination of the phrase.
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