Tag: Classical Music
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The 10 Best Classical Albums of 2025
Introduction: A year of bold rediscoveries and new voices 2025 offered a rich tapestry for classical music lovers, with artists pushing boundaries while honoring cherished traditions. From intimate chamber works to expansive symphonic cycles, the best classical albums of 2025 captured moods of resilience, wonder, and revelation. This list highlights ten releases that stood out…
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Con Brio in Sligo: Barry Douglas to Headline a Night of Masterful Piano and Chamber Music
Iconic Talent Returns to Sligo: Barry Douglas Meets Con Brio The Con Brio ensemble in Sligo is set to deliver a memorable evening of classical music as acclaimed pianist and conductor Barry Douglas takes the stage. Best known for his triumph at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, Douglas has since built a major…
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Barry Douglas to Headline Con Brio Concert in Sligo
Event Overview The town of Sligo is set to pulse with classical energy as Con Brio announces a standout concert featuring acclaimed pianist and conductor Barry Douglas. Renowned for his international career that began with winning the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, Douglas brings a rare blend of virtuosity and expressive depth to the…
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An inner duty: 35 years to bring Bach’s lost organ works to light
Introduction: a long pursuit, a sudden breakthrough In the world of classical music scholarship, some discoveries arrive like a bolt from a clear sky, while others simmer for decades until the moment of revelation finally crystallizes. The recent unveiling of two previously unknown organ works attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach marks one of those rare…
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An inner duty: the 35-year quest to bring Bach’s lost organ works to light
Introduction: A patient hunt for Bach’s hidden organ works In a field where manuscripts can vanish as easily as they appear, a long, quiet pursuit finally yielded a remarkable discovery. The recent revelation of two previously unknown organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach has electrified classical music circles. The work belongs to a narrative of…
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2025 YCA Finalists: String Players and Ensembles at Merkin Hall
Introduction: A New Wave of Young Talent in the 2025 YCA Final The Young Concert Artists (YCA) has announced the finalists for the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, signaling a fresh wave of promising classical musicians. This year’s roster highlights both remarkable string soloists and compelling chamber ensembles, underscoring YCA’s commitment to nurturing diverse interpretive…
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String players and ensembles among 2025 YCA finalists
Young Concert Artists announces 2025 finalists Young Concert Artists (YCA) has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. The competition, renowned for shaping the careers of today’s most promising classical musicians, will once again bring a diverse group of performers to the fore. Among the standout finalists are talented string players and…
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Malcolm Miller Delves into Israel’s Musical Tapestry: Transcultural Dialogues in Classical and Popular Sounds
Introduction: A New Lens on Israeli Music The launch of the project Classical and Popular Music in Israel, part of Eastman Studies/URP, marks a pivotal moment for scholars and music enthusiasts. Led by the British musicologist Malcolm Miller, the event offers an illustrated introduction to a volume that surveys how Israeli art and popular music…
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Malcolm Miller Launch: Classical and Popular Music in Israel—Transcultural Dialogues
Overview of the Event The launch of the volume Classical and Popular Music in Israel: Transcultural Dialogues and Contrasts brought together scholars, performers, and students for a concise tour of how Israeli music bridges classical traditions and popular soundscapes. The event featured an illustrated introduction by British musicologist Malcolm Miller, who situates the new volume…
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Malcolm Miller: Transcultural Dialogues in Israeli Music – A Launch Perspective
Introduction: A Groundbreaking Launch The launch of Classical and Popular Music in Israel: Transcultural Dialogues and Contrasts marks a pivotal moment in the study of Israeli music. This volume, published as part of Eastman Studies/URP, is introduced with a lucid illustrated overview by the renowned British musicologist Malcolm Miller. The event—an integrated talk and recital—frames…