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National classical music

Roll Over Beethoven: The Great Kat’s ‘Beethoven Shreds’ restyles famed composer

  • The Great Kat
  • April 9, 2012
The Great Kat, whose 34 videos have collectively received over one million views on YouTube, has released her eleventh album. Appropriately titled ...
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Classical stand up with Igudesman & Joo

Be afraid, be very afraid. Igudesman & Joo are coming to America in April 2012!The duo were more than kind enough to sit down for an interview...
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Happy Birthday, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ! January 27th Celebrations

January 27th is an important day in history for a variety of reasons. Not only is today National Chocolate Cake Day and Thomas Crapper Day, but...
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The cheerful side of Kathleen Ferrier

The great English contralto was born on April 22, 1912, making this her centennial year. I am not sure why; but today turned out to be the day on...
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Sinatra interpreter sings with Symphony Orchestra

Steve Lippia, one of the best Sinatra interpreters, is set to appear with The Grand Rapids Symphony in “Swingin’ with Sinatra and...
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Bridging the East and the West with Diandian Wu

Classically trained multi-instrumentalist, Diandian Wu, is one very lucky college graduate. Wu was born in Beijing, China and he studied piano at a...
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Gareth Malone explains how to love classical music in 'Music for the People'

  • 'Music for the People' by Gareth Malone
  • May 22, 2011
I sit at my desk, pondering on revising a description of a scene in my next novel, sipping Chai tea and listening to the rain plop in big sloppy...
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Xiayin Wang talks about music, performing, and Earl Wild's 'Toccata a la Ricky Martin'

Culture and Events caught up with classical pianist Xiayin Wang while she was passing through San Francisco last week for a performance at the...
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Boston Civic Symphony annual holiday pops concert: A child's delight

By: Paula Slade The Boston Civic Symphony, the second oldest symphony orchestra in the city of Boston and one of the most respected musical...
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2007 Tchaikovsky gold medal cellist Sergey Antonov performs in Boston

By: Paula Slade Bostonians will have a unique opportunity to hear and meet a 2007 gold medal winner of the quadrennial International Tchaikovsky...
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