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Paul Lewis’ Solid Schubert Program
Lewis' technique has a wide range. He can play with fragile delicacy, delivering a simple melody with all its charm. And he can play cascading chords with power, intensifying the emotion of the passages.
#ClassicsaDay #FallConcert Week 2
For the month of September, you're invited to post a work that your local symphony, chamber music ensemble, or choral society will be performing this fall.
#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 3
The Classics a Day team declares July the Summer of 78. Or rather, the summer of 78s. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.
Schubert Sonatas come together for Anne-Marie McDermott
Sometimes it all comes together -- the music, the artist, the venue, the recording.
#Classicsaday #SchumannsCircle Week 3 2021
The theme for June is Schumann and his circle. During the month, you're encouraged to share works written by Schumann, his friends, his colleagues, his rivals -- and of course, his wife.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine Week 4
Tortured genius or trite generalization?
While Schumann may be the symbol of what we imagine the life of a classical composer was (and perhaps should be) like, ultimately the story is just about one man and how he dealt with his creative gifts.
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