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Joanna Sochacka Does Chopin the Best Way
Sochacka’s performances add spontaneity. Some of these preludes sound improvised. And for pieces as well-known as these, that’s quite a feat.
#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 2
Classical music performers have been recording for over a century. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.
#ClassicsaDay #November11 Week 2
The challenge is to post works that are numbered 11 in some fashion, either an opus number, a series number, or even a suite number.
Piano Protagonists - a triumph for Orion Weiss
This is a great opportunity to hear some finely crafted and inspired music and music-making.
#ClassicsaDay #SchumannsCircle Week 2
During Schumanns’ birthday month, you're encouraged to share works written by Schumann, his friends, his colleagues, his rivals -- and of course, his wife.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine Week 2
Classical musicians have been making recordings since the 1890s. So we all have over 130 years of documented performance practices. And we can judge first-hand the artistry of legendary performers.
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