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Michael Zwiebach - March 6, 2014

Almost every piece Ravel wrote is commonly played, a tribute to the composer’s genius and the care he took with each score ... a composer who also gives hope to B-students everywhere.

Janos Gereben - March 4, 2014
Jennifer Kim
Jennifer Kim

There are many teenage stars among violinists and pianists, but a 15-year-old classical guitarist with international renow

Janos Gereben - March 4, 2014

Not a gamer myself, I am not familiar with music accompanying the games, but it appears a sure bet that The String Arcade provides employment for local musicians — always a good thing.

Janos Gereben - March 4, 2014
The Chiaroscuro Quartet, showing off their Galante Prize certificates
The Chiaroscuro Quartet, showing off their Galante Prize certificates

Both

Janos Gereben - March 4, 2014
The Book of Esther is the basis for the musical
The Book of Esther is the basis for the musical

They should have called it "The Sound of Lib

Janos Gereben - March 4, 2014
Menuhin winners in Texas: Rennosuke Fukuda (junior), Stephen Waarts (senior).jpg Photos by Daniel Cavazos
Menuhin winners in Texas: Rennosuke Fukuda (junior), Steph
Janos Gereben - March 4, 2014
Yuri Temirkanov: not representing Putin
Yuri Temirkanov: not representing Putin

Yuri Temirkanov and the Saint Peterburg Philharmonic ran into poli

Michael Zwiebach - February 27, 2014

There are so many ways to celebrate opera composer Gioacchino Rossini, who was born in a leap year, had a famously snarky wit, and was also a foodie.

Janos Gereben - February 25, 2014

Alice Herz-Sommer, a renowned concert pianist who was believed to have been the world's oldest known Holocaust survivor, died in London on Sunday at the age of 110.

Janos Gereben - February 25, 2014

This Sunday, March 2, Academy Awards will be given out for music too, in two categories: