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#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHumor Week 2
Peter Schickle wsn't the first composer to have some fun with "serious" music. The challenge this month is to post examples of musical humor in classical works.
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1924 Week 1
The challenge for January 2024 is to post performances of classical works that were either composed, premiered, or first recorded in 1924.
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1923 Week 4
1923 was a pivotal year in classical music. As I soon discovered when I began my research.
ClassicsaDay #Classical1923 Week 1
For the month of January, the challenge is to post classical works associated with 1923. They can be pieces composed in that year, premiered in that year, or received their first recording in that year.
#ClassicsaDay #FunintheSun Week 4
The Classics a Day team chose to catch some rays this August. And to find out how many classical composers did so with their music.
#ClassicsaDay #PoetryMonth 2022 Week 2
What's the connection between classical music and poetry? To celebrate Poetry Month, the Classics a Day team encouraged folks to find out.
#ClassicsaDay #November11 Weeks 4 & 5
The challenge is to post works that are numbered 11 in some fashion, either an opus number, a series number, or even a suite number.
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1921
What better way to celebrate a new year than with a look back? In this case, the Classics a Day team decided to go back 100 years. For January 2021 the challenge is to post works that were completed in or recordings released in 1921.
Snapshots - Peter Knell miniatures shine in new collection
Markus Pawlik's technique is flawless. His clean articulation at times makes the music sparkle.
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