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American composer, critic, and teacher of music (1896-1985)
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- classical composer, musicologist, music theorist, university teacher, music critic
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A Beethoven Odyssey, Volume 9
by Bill Heck Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 28, 29. James Brawn, piano. MSR Classics MS 1473 I had mixed feelings as I started listening to this, the last volume in James Brawn’s traversal of Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Not mixed feelings about the performances: see below for more on that front. No, it was just that we have reached the end of this excellent cycle. Those who have seen reviews of several earlier volumes by our colleague JJP and me will recall that we were, to say the least, favorably impressed. Naturally I was eager to hear the latest. But it was a bit like opening that last present at the birthday party when I was a little kid: the cycle is complete; there’s nothing to anticipate, no wonderful surprises to look forward to. Those who have followed this cycle know that these volumes have not comprised a cycle in the common […]
All the conducting master class
2024-04-21 10:27:00
26 Sep 2024 – 10 Jul 2025 Realise your potential as a conductor, on Denise Ham’s comprehensive part-time course in the art and technique of conducting. Fortnightly Sessions through the academic year allow long-term artistic development alongside other work. Learn from Denise Ham – one of Europe’s foremost teachers of conducting, together with guests Colin […]
All the conducting master class
2024-04-19 22:38:56
26 – 30 Apr, 2024 5-days intensive masterclass for opera conductors with Orchestra Filarmonica ItalianaApril 26h-30th 2024teacher: Oleg Caetani RepertoireGiacomo Puccini opera repertoire (highlights from Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Gianni Schicchi and Tosca)The students will have the outstanding opportunity to work with orchestra and singers4 Sessions with piano and singers and 6 Sessions with orchestra and […]
All the conducting master class
2024-04-07 08:37:00
APPLICATIONS DUE April 20, 2024Application fee $35 APPLY Tuition: Repertoire: * All participants should prepare these as they are separate Sessions The University of Oregon Summer Conducting Institute is designed for 8-10 experienced, pre-professional conductors to learn how to better use both musical creativity and gesture to get more of what you want from the […]
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