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Marc-André Hamelin Plays Haydn
Marc-André Hamelin, known for technical and artistic achievements alike, released a recording of Haydn's Piano Sonatas which exudes playfulness, humor and sheer delight.
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Così Fan Tutte Opera Review
The Boston Midsummer Opera entertained audiences on August 7th with a fun modernization of Così fan tutte, Mozart's comic opera about the pitfalls of love.
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Brahms' Requiem at Tanglewood Concert Review
Audiences filled the Tanglewood lawn to enjoy "A German Requiem," performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Chorus.
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Rossignol Concert at First Lutheran Church
The Rossignol ensemble explored the theme "Of Gods and Mortals" in their concert at the First Lutheran Church in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, 2009.
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Smetana's Bartered Bride
"The Bartered Bride" becomes a Depression-era tale of youthful optimism in the hands of the Opera Boston on May 5, 2009.
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John Harbison's 70th Birthday Concert
Composer, conductor and faculty member John Harbison celebrated his 70th birthday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kresge Hall on April 24.
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7th Annual Shakespeare Concerts
On March 27th, the 2009 Shakespeare Concerts brought performances of works by Summer, Stravinsky, Amram, Korngold and more to the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.
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Boston Opera Underground Virtue and Vice
The Lizard Lounge is a snug little basement bar in Cambridge, MA, complete with the requisite beer on tap, greasy food and...opera?
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Hilary Hahn Concert at Wheaton College
From Ysaÿe to Ives, Hilary Hahn delivered each composer's work with excitement, delicacy and passion in her performance at Wheaton College on Thursday, February 26th.
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Boston ConNECtion Concert Review
A mid-winter affair, the 11th Annual Boston ConNECtion concert featured works by New England Conservatory faculty and one BMOP/NEC composition competitor.
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Bernstein 65th Anniversary Gala at Carnegie Hall
At Carnegie Hall, the New York Philharmonic's new Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert led the orchestra in a celebration of Bernstein's relationship with the NYP.
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Elisha Abas: Israeli Soccer Player and Pianist
After a successful stint as a professional soccer player, the Israeli musician Elisha Abas has traveled full circle, returning to his first love in piano.
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Organist Bálint Karosi Gives Hungarian Concert
Celebrating the Hungarian spirit, organist and composer Bálint Karosi gave a spectacular performance of Hungarian music by Liszt, Antalffy-Zsiross and Karosi.
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Previn, Stravinsky and Beethoven at the BSO
The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave a wonderful performance of André Previn's "Owls," Igor Stravinsky's "Violin Concerto in D," and Ludwig van Beethoven's "4th Symphony."
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The Dorchester Symphony Orchestra
The Dorchester Symphony Orchestra (of Dorchester, MA) gave a debut concert at the All-Saints Ashmont Episcopal Church on Friday, September 20th, 2008.
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Festival of Contemporary Music '08
The Tanglewood Music Center is gearing up to celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Elliott Carter at its 2008 Festival of Contemporary Music this July.
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BBC Proms Out + About Concert
The BBC Proms Out + About concert will perform at multiple points around the city of London, for a full day of free classical music in public places.
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6th Annual Shakespeare Concerts
Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.
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Tin Alley String Quartet
The Australian music ensemble Tin Alley String Quartet takes home the grand prize from the 2007 Banff International String Quartet Competition.
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Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
In Vail, Colorado, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival featured performances by the Rochester Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic.
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ENO Carmen Mini-Site
As part of an experimental project, the English National Opera opens up the behind-the-scenes process of staging an opera through its internet chronicle of Carmen.
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Sofya Gulyak Wins Piano Prize
On July 21, 2007, international champion performer Sofya Gulyak won first prize in the 2007 William Kapell International Piano Competition at the University of Maryland.
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Beethoven's Piano Sonatas
German composer, organist, and pianist Wilhelm Kempff's technical virtuosity and ringing tone bring out the pathos in Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas.
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