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#ClassicsaDay #OddballConcerto Week 2
June is National Accordion Awareness Month. The Classics a Day team took it a step further with this month's challenge. For the month of June, post video performances of accordion concertos. There are more than you might think.
#ClassicsaDay #OddballConcerto Week 1
June is National Accordion Awareness Month. The challenge is to post concertos for the accordion and other unusual instruments. It’s not really that hard.
Around the World with Franz von Suppe
If you like Suppé's overtures, get this release. This score shows a more sophisticated side of this composer.
Gottlieb Wallisch plays Hans Gal with distinction
Wittgenstein wanted music that would show off his skill. Gal delivered -- and so does Wallisch.
Orpheus Returns with John Dunstable
There is so little John Dunstable available, it’s great to have this back in print. And it’s now a historic recording in its own right.
WorldView Episode 64: Ethel Smyth
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalMexico Week 5
Mexico has four centuries of classical music to choose from. Here are my selections for the fifth and final week of #ClassicalMexico.
Joseph Bologne Opera a Welcome Addition
If you want a complete picture of Joseph Bologne, you should definitely get this release.
Tudor Church Music As It Was Meant to Be Heard
If you're looking to explore Tudor church music, this is a good place to start. If you're well-familiar with it but would like a different perspective, give this a listen.
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