Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The Sound of Halloween, and Rachmaninoff on a Train

Hilary Hahn's Bach, Daniil Trifonov's Rachmaninoff and the sound of Halloween.
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Music Interviews

John Carpenter On The Enduring Sound Of 'Halloween'

The original Halloween score is one of the most enduring horror scores ever written. John Carpenter, who directed that movie and wrote its score, has now written the score for the film's 2018 sequel.
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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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Back To Bach: Hilary Hahn Rekindles An Old Love

When the violinist was just 17, a stunning Bach debut album launched her career. Over two decades later, she returns to finish up the set of pieces she started as a teenager.

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The Rise Of The LA Philharmonic To 'America's Most Important Orchestra'

The Los Angeles Philharmonic, which begins to mark its centennial this fall, is credited with helping to bring high culture and great composers to L.A.

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