The tracks are entirely improvised, though most of them are layered with multiple voices, so of course the lines between improvisation, composition, and editing are blurred.
The four string quartets of the Canadian composer Vivian Fung, composed over an 18-year time period, form the entirety of this new release
When George arrived in Astoria in the 1870s, he was America’s preeminent violin maker; among his chief rivals was his brother, August Martin Ludwig
Of Jamaican heritage and English birth, Witter-Johnson plays world music with a personal stamp all her own.
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At 32 players, the orchestra is not especially small, but going conductor-free gives their performance an active, energetic quality.
This guide can serve as a starting point for any string player wanting to explore the unexpected joys of music in Washington, DC.
This soundtrack befits the cinematic portrayal of this larger-than-life figure of the classical world
Scott Flavin's maternal grandfather was a silent movie conductor, and his paternal grandfather was a railroad conductor
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In the past 15 years, Guo and the German-born composer have collaborated on numerous projects, both in the studio and onstage
There’s no escaping the pull of this ethereal, spirited piece from the composer's album COLORS
“Tango is a natural for strings—it has a vocal flexibility and expressiveness that is embodied by this music."
Curated by the Hall, the Collection includes an extensive collection of live performances, broadcasts, and documentaries
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Kobekina’s Venice is more feeling than exposition, an unguarded meander rather than a guided tour
Seattle’s geographical location, removed from the traditional musical centers of the East Coast, has not prevented the region from forging ahead with significant advances in the cultural sphere
Katz was in the first class that Gregor Piatigorsky taught in 1961; now he's passing on the legacy himself
Now 88, O’Brien spent more than half of her life with the New York Philharmonic, having been hired by Leonard Bernstein at the age of 30
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The German-born violinist discusses the source of his intensity and the modern composers featured on his latest album
This remarkable recital is inspired by “all those who have had a profound influence and nurturing presence in the lives of others”
The respected restorer, maker, dealer, and trusted authenticator is also known for his line of True Copy instruments
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