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History of the Orchestra – How the Orchestras Began
The orchestra formally started with Baroque instrumental ensembles consisting of string and wind combination such as viol and transverse flutes.
Mar 31, 2011
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Tel Asiado
Nothing Compares To Wynne Evans As He Tops Classical Music Chart
How Wynne Evans made the startling transition from appearing on the most irritating advert on television to topping the UK classical music chart.
Mar 31, 2011
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Andy Howells
Insomnia, A Review of the Naked Classic concert
A review of insomnia performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra as part of their Naked Classics season 2011.
Mar 31, 2011
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Nikki McLean
Who's In Charge These Days?
The age old question of who should make the decisions in the performance of a concerto? Conductor or Soloist?
Mar 29, 2011
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Ben Meixell
Las Vegas Philharmonic - An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein
The Las Vegas Philharmonic produced An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein, featuring the music from Carousel, The King and I and South Pacific
Mar 28, 2011
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Kim Youmans
Jim Lahti: Classical, Opera and Chamber Music Virtuoso
Composer and pianist Jim Lahti discusses Canadian Soprano Ellen Wieser, poet Harold Hart Crane and his current album in a telephone interview.
Mar 28, 2011
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Paul Wolfle
Sarah Chang Plays Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Recognized as one of the world's great violinists, Sarah Chang's performance with Kurt Masur and the LA Phil was received to excellent popular acclaim.
Mar 26, 2011
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Paula Edelstein
Temirkanov Conducts the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Sensitive, compelling musicianship from the award-winning conductor prompts great performances by the orchestra and guest cellist Alisa Weilerstein.
Mar 23, 2011
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Paula Edelstein
Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Mozart at Walt Disney Concert Hall
As the 2011 winter season continues, audiences continue to respond favorably to Gustavo Dudamel's vibrant redefinition of the classical music experience.
Mar 19, 2011
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Paula Edelstein
International Themes at the Mennonite Community Orchestra Concert
The Mennonite Community Orchestra's concert in Winnipeg on March 13th, 2011 featured music on international themes with both classical and folk melodies.
Mar 18, 2011
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Susan Huebert
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Biography
Russian classical composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in 1840 in Kamsko-Votkinsk, Russia, and is well known for his wide-ranging symphonies and opera
Mar 17, 2011
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Rolly Pelovangu
Nani Family - a Maltese musical Dynasty
The Nani composers were one of the leading families of music makers in Malta between the 18th and 20th centuries.
Mar 14, 2011
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Anthony Hart
Maltese Secular Music at the Time of the Knights of St. John
Contemporary trends in Europe were focussing on instrumental music. The knights were to introduce this genre into Malta.
Mar 13, 2011
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Anthony Hart
Maltese Sacred Music at the Time of The Knights of St. John.
In 1573 two cappelle were established in Malta, one focussed on the Cathedral in Mdina and the second on the Conventual church in Valletta.
Mar 13, 2011
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Anthony Hart
Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Tchaikovsky
Dudamel, LA Phil and invited performers created a provocative study in musical skill and imagination while presenting works by Shakepeare and Tchaikovsky.
Mar 13, 2011
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Paula Edelstein
Music of the Elizabethan Era
A quick summary of the composers and instruments that made the music of the Elizabethan Era.
Mar 12, 2011
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Michael Carlini
The Life and Musical Compositions of Felix Mendelssohn
This article provides the reader with an overview of the life and compositions of Felix Mendelssohn, from child prodigy to his tragic early death.
Mar 12, 2011
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Linda Smallwood
Max Bruch's Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 - An Emotional Analysis
Max Bruch's "Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 Adagio on Hebrew Melodies for Violoncello and Orchestra" is a stunning masterpiece.
Mar 10, 2011
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Andrew Tilles
Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Webern, Takemitsu and Bruckner
The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall after a successful European tour. Triple ovations for Bruckner's 7th Symphony.
Mar 5, 2011
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Paula Edelstein
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Written in 1878, this is one of the best known of all violin concertos. It is also considered to be among the most technically difficult works for violin.
Mar 3, 2011
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Paula Edelstein