Thursday, May 24, 2018

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason At The Royal Wedding

The 19-year-old cellist wins fans worldwide after his royal wedding performances.
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Deceptive Cadence

'Cello Bae' Sheku Kanneh-Mason Wins Worldwide Fans After Royal Wedding

Watch the moving performance from 19-year-old award-winner during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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Music News

James Levine Accused Of Sexual Misconduct By 5 More Men

Their allegations against the former Metropolitan Opera conductor were made public in a counter lawsuit filed by the Met on Friday in New York.

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Deceptive Cadence

Classical Music Captures A Young Wife's Anxiety In 'On Chesil Beach'

Based on the novel by Ian McEwan, the film tells the story of a troubled honeymoon. The new bride is a violinist in a string quartet; the music was composed by Dan Jones and is played by Esther Yoo.

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Deceptive Cadence

Remembering The Soprano Who Sang Like A Laser Beam

With a voice of gleaming steel that soared effortlessly above 100-piece orchestras, Swedish dramatic soprano Birgit Nilsson, who was born 100 years ago, was force of nature.

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The Record

Composer And Leading Avant-Garde Guitarist Glenn Branca Has Died At 69

The composer and guitarist who merged noise and art music in sheer walls of sound died on May 13. His collaborators included a huge range of artists, from David Bowie to Kronos Quartet.

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