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#CLASSICSADAY #BLACKHISTORYMONTH WEEK 1, 2023
Composers of color have made significant contributions to classical music throughout history. And there’s a lot of great music still awaiting discovery.
GRAZYNA BACEWICZ: A PORTRAIT THAT FLATTERS
The essence of Bacewicz’s style can be found in her works for solo violin. They’re worth a listen (and definitely repeated listening).
Domenico Scarlatti Violin Sonatas Welcome Change
These sonatas require a high degree of musicianship to make them sing. And that's exactly what Begelman does.
Silvestrov: Requiem for Larissa personal and universal
This is a personal work. And yet the emotions it expresses are universal to all who have suffered a similar loss.
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.
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