Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Dreaming of Rachmaninov on a Train

Watch pianist Daniil Trifonov's Western-style video set to the music of Rachmaninov.
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Dreaming Of Rachmaninov On A Train

The celebrated young pianist Daniil Trifonov steals aboard a steam locomotive, chugging through the Rockies to the strains of Rachmaninov's Fourth Concerto.
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MacArthur Fellow Vijay Gupta On Making Music Accessible For All

Violinist and social justice advocate Vijay Gupta, one of the 2018 winners of the MacArthur Fellowship, speaks about his work in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles and what's next.

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One Mesmerizing Moment With Soprano Montserrat Caballé

The revered Spanish soprano, who died Saturday, spins out silvery threads of tone in her recordings, the likes of which no one has ever matched.

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Music News

Two More Women Accuse Violinist William Preucil Of Misconduct

Two female violinists allege that the Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster — currently suspended from his job due to a previous allegation — acted inappropriately towards them during lessons.

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Erasing Genres En Español: A Smoky-Voiced Jazz Singer Meets Classical Strings

The resourceful Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera partners with the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, creating an album that's steeped in Latin American culture.

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