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Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas Talks Mahler, Stravinsky, and the Future of Contemporary Music
By Ben Finane | 08/30/2018
The conductor returns to Carnegie Hall this season to present a series of concerts, including the opening night gala.
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What It Takes to Make a Steinway Grand Piano
By Bradley Bambarger | 08/23/2018
For more than a century and a half, Steinway has made pianos in New York City, passing craftsmanship down through the generations.
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Why Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Speaks to All People
By Rebecca Schmid | 08/21/2018
The composer's great work of humanity transcends politics.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Jazz Genius Bill Evans
By Jed Distler | 08/15/2018
A pianist explains how he transcribed the complex solos of the late great jazz musician.
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Why Holst's Masterpiece
The Planets
Is Out of This World
By Ben Finane | 08/10/2018
These famous tone poems remain a pristine introduction to classical music.
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Concert Pianist Joyce Yang Reflects on Life on the Road
By Joyce Yang | 07/30/2018
Having just finished an Australian recital tour, the New York-based pianist ponders the meaning of "home."
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Looking Back at the Pianist Who Conquered Russia
By Ben Finane | 07/26/2018
Texas-born Van Cliburn became an unlikely cultural ambassador during the Cold War.
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A Violinist Reflects on His Love of Camille Saint-Saëns’ 'The Swan'
By Arnold Steinhardt | 07/03/2018
Arnold Steinhardt discusses the elusive structure of a beautiful melody.
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American Choreographer Mark Morris on Relationship Between Classical Music and Dance
By Ben Finane | 06/29/2018
Hailed as the most successful and influential choreographer alive, Morris’s understanding of the classical repertoire runs deep.
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Pianist Olga Kern Talks Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Billy Joel
By Ben Finane | 06/28/2018
The 2001 Van Cliburn winner reflects on her ongoing quest for new interpretations and sounds.
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The Art of the Ballet Rehearsal Pianist
By Marcia Adair | 06/20/2018
Turning a pop song into a polonaise, the ballet pianist must be as stylistically flexible as a dancer.
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How Ferruccio Busoni Shaped 20th-Century Music
By Rebecca Schmid | 06/19/2018
The time is ripe for a fuller appreciation of the virtuoso pianist and composer.
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How One Pianist Makes Musically Inspired Cheese
By Kristine Jannuzzi | 06/14/2018
Soyoung Scanlan is the owner and "soloist" at the Andante Dairy in Petaluma, California.
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Pianist Murray Perahia Is a Champion for Tonality
By Ben Finane | 06/08/2018
The musician discusses the pull of Bach, his love for Mozart, and editing the Beethoven sonatas.
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Why Composers Love a Piano
By Damian Fowler | 06/05/2018
The piano is the quintessential machine for songwriting.
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More Than 100 Years After its Premiere, Stravinsky's
The Rite of Spring
Continues to Inspire
By Paul Griffiths | 05/29/2018
Composers from Debussy to Dalbavie, from Messiaen to the minimalists, from Xenakis to Zhurbin, have taken inspiration from the score.
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Master of Early Music Jordi Savall Explores Its 'Magical Mystery'
By Ben Finane | 04/27/2018
The musician talks about the power of music to transcend cultural borders.
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How Conductor Leopold Stokowski Popularized Orchestral Music in America
By Colin Eatock | 04/18/2018
On the anniversary of his birthday, a look back at the maestro's musical legacy.
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They Were Rock Stars 100 Years Before Rock 'n' Roll
By Robert Loerzel | 04/09/2018
From Liszt to Lang Lang, here are the classical musicians who whipped audiences into a frenzy.
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10 Great Classical Music Moments in America
By Kyle MacMillan | 04/06/2018
The moments that transcended venue and time period to become part of the cultural fabric of the country.
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Concert Pianist Piotr Anderszewski Talks Filmmaking, Warsaw, and Mozart
By Ben Finane | 04/02/2018
The musician is currently touring in Europe.
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Singer-Songwriter Rosanne Cash Reflects on Community, Geography, and Musical Identity
By Ben Finane | 03/22/2018
The musician kicks off her spring tour at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts March 27.
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Conrad Tao Is Reshaping the Image of the Piano Virtuoso for the 21st Century
By Thomas May | 03/06/2018
The adventurous pianist and composer has concert dates this month with the Buffalo Philharmonic.
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Celebrating the Musical Genius of Chopin on His Birthday
By Jed Distler | 03/01/2018
The composer's music is as popular as ever.
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Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter Stresses Authenticity, Dedication and 'Daring to Be Personal'
By Ben Finane | 02/28/2018
Mutter returns to Carnegie Hall for a March 4 recital, which includes the world premiere of André Previn's
The Fifth Season
for violin and piano
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From Chopin to Rihanna, Megastar Pianist Yuja Wang Talks About the Music She Loves
By Ben Finane | 02/26/2018
The pianist performs Brahms' First Piano Concerto with the New York Philharmonic February 28–March 3.
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An American Maestra: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Marin Alsop's View From the Podium
By Ben Finane | 02/21/2018
Alsop holds forth on Americans versus Europeans, the enduring gender gap, and the evolution of the orchestra.
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Virtuoso Mandolin Player Avi Avital Crosses the Border Between Folk and Classical Music
By Ben Finane | 02/20/2018
The Israeli mandolinist discusses the rich history of his instrument, crossing genres, embedding nuance, and the artistic persona.
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Does Music Make You Smarter?
By Colin Eatock | 02/13/2018
Three smart guys—a psychologist, a neuropsychologist, and a biologist—weigh in.