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#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalAugust Week 1
For August, the Classics a Day team chose to celebrate some birthdays. Several major composers were born in August, and some deserve rediscovery. The challenge is to post videos of August's birthday boys and girls to your social media feed.
#ClassicsaDay #Curseofthe9th Week 3
Beethoven died after writing his 9th Symphony. It was believed that future composers would also be doomed after writing their 9th. Turns out not to be the case.
WorldView Episode 17: William Schuman
Non-dogmatic American music from do.gma
American Stringbook is an impressive release. The quality of the music chosen and the overall performance of the do.gma chamber orchestra make a powerful combination.
What's My (Melodic) Line?
On September 30, 1962, William Schuman was the mystery guest -- a figure recognizable enough that the panel had to be blindfolded.
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