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#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 4, 2024
Classical music originated in Western Europe, but it's not exclusive to dead, white European males. The challenge for February is to post videos of classical music either written or performed by musicians of color.
Benjamin Alard Happily Performs Bach
Alard’s technique seems flawless. And his choice of string and register combinations elevate these performances to a different plane.
Arnold Rosner Orchestral Music Uniquely Powerful
Arnold Rosner was a true individual. But one whose works can be readily enjoyed on first hearing. His music connects. It just needs an audience to connect to. Recordings like this help.
Charles Villiers Stanford: Irish Song Cycles Return to Roots
A fine addition to Somm's survey of Stanford's music.
#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 3, 2024
Classical music originated in Western Europe, but it's not exclusive to dead, white European males. The challenge for February is to post videos of classical music either written or performed by musicians of color.
Chromosphere Explores Woodwind Orchestra’s Potential
These works are written at a level of complexity that engages the listener. And rewards multiple listening.
Argentinian Contemporary Music Takes Flight
Four composers, four compositions. All are Argentinian, and that's really the only common denominator. Recommended.
Richard Flury String Quartets of Interest
The Colla Parte Quartet delivers some fine readings of these works. Their playing is both animated and engaged.
#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 2, 2024
The challenge for February is to post videos of classical music either written or performed by musicians of color.
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