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#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 3, 2024
Classical music originated in Western Europe, but it's not exclusive to dead, white European males. The challenge for February is to post videos of classical music either written or performed by musicians of color.
Chromosphere Explores Woodwind Orchestra’s Potential
These works are written at a level of complexity that engages the listener. And rewards multiple listening.
Argentinian Contemporary Music Takes Flight
Four composers, four compositions. All are Argentinian, and that's really the only common denominator. Recommended.
Richard Flury String Quartets of Interest
The Colla Parte Quartet delivers some fine readings of these works. Their playing is both animated and engaged.
#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 2, 2024
The challenge for February is to post videos of classical music either written or performed by musicians of color.
Solomiya Ivakhiv Masterfully Performs Ukrainian Sonatas
Ivakhiv plays with a full, rich sound that often bristles with intensity. And perhaps never more so when she's playing music by Ukrainian composers.
Daniel Gortler Debuts With Favorites
Gortier's put together an enjoyable program and a well-executed one.
Gerald Cohen: Voyagers Explores String Quartet Possibilities
Cohen's overall style is modernist but very accessible. This is contemporary music at its best.
#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 1 2024
For Black History Month, post videos of classical music either written or performed by musicians of color. There is a LOT to choose from.
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