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Jacques Thibaud
#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 1 2025
March is Women's History Month. And it's a great opportunity for Classics a Day to focus on the contributions of women to classical music.
Baltic Prayer: Choir and Strings in Perfect Harmony
Dalia Dedinskaite (violin) and Gleb Pysniak (cello) are a powerhouse duo. And they know this music well. They're from Lithuania and intuitively understand the Baltic aesthetic.
Romantic Bassoon: Scandinavian Gems Rediscovered
Bassoonist Jaakko Luoma plays with a warm, honeyed tone. This makes slow movements especially delicious. And he can also play with agility when required.
Dean Dixon: All American II
This Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 9:00 am, Analog Masters turns the spotlight on Black conductor Dean Dixon.
#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 4 2025
February is Black History Month and a logical time to highlight contributions by people of color to classical music. Those contributions have been significant -- and not just in the past 50 years.
Colonna’s Two-Choir Psalms: A Feast for the Ears
Colonna expertly mixes textures, ranging from solo voice to full unison. And the space is treated as an instrument.
Karl Weigl Symphony Recalls Old Vienna
This is another excellent addition to the series. With only two symphonies left to record, I hope we’ll also get to hear some of his shorter works.
Dean Dixon: All American 1
This episode of Analog Masters focuses on the career of pioneering Black conductor Dean Dixon.
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