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Leonard Bernstein
With a life that was as vibrant and multifaceted as the music he composed and conducted, Leonard Bernstein was a profound influence in the world of classical music. His journey…
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Prokofiev Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 83 – Precipitato
Maurizio Pollini performs Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 83 III. Precipitato. Composed between 1939-1942, the sonata premiered in 1943 by Sviatoslav Richter. The third movement, Precipitato, is considered a…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff – Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 – Cello & Organ
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise” Op. 34, No. 14 was performed for the first time on cello and organ. The performance featured Vladimir A. Kolpashnikov on cello and Matthias Häusler on organ….
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 5
Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He was known for his lyrical and expressive style, incorporating rich orchestral colors. Rachmaninoff was considered one of the…
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Eugene Istomin plays Debussy’s Reflets Dans L’eau
American pianist Eugene George Istomin, born in 1925, was known for his piano trio work with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose. His performances included orchestral music with conductors like Eugene…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff, a multifaceted Russian musician, has unarguably etched his name in the annals of classical music as an exceptional composer, remarkable pianist, and a seasoned conductor. With a musical…