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Vol: 137 | 1 Oct 2015 |
Listen to Esa-Pekka Salonen's Mania,
meet with composer and taxi driver Philip Glass,
and what are the golden rules of practice to avoid disputes? |
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Marguerite Long
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Great Women Artists
Who Shaped Music
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Chinese Musical Instruments
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Bamboo
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Music and Art: Hogarth
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A Rake’s Progress
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Macao International Music Festival
Founded in 1986, the Macao International Music Festival has been an important cultural and artistic offering in the region. Outstanding classical music performances are held at various World Heritage sites, creating a unique ambience combining architecture and the culture of music... |
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Date: October 4 to November 1, 2015
Country: China
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| What's New |
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Esa-Pekka Salonen:
Mania for Solo Cello and Ensemble |
Philip Glass: Composer and Taxi Driver |
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In 1997, conductor Claudio Abbado had a somewhat novel idea. He was looking to establish an independent and free international orchestra that plays at the highest artistic level. Instead of relying on a dedicated government funding structure, Abbado envisioned an ensemble entirely funded by concert revenues, donations and with help from sponsors... |
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In order to pay rent, composers frequently take up secondary jobs. Borodin was a licensed chemist, Ives worked in the insurance industry, and the pioneer of minimalist music Philip Glass supported himself by working as a plumber, furniture mover and taxi driver... |
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The East is Red
National Day of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao |
Are you a noisy neighbour?
Four golden rules of practice
to avoid disputes |
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Nations frequently define themselves on the basis of shared ethnicity. This includes ideas of a culture shared between members of the group—derived from previous generations—and usually a common language. Membership in the nation is hereditary, with the state deriving political legitimacy from its status as the homeland of an ethnic group... |
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I always had issues practising when growing up. I hated the idea of anyone being able to hear me practice, no matter what stage I was at with a piece. Standing in our living room playing scales terrified me for fear of annoying the neighbours... |
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| My music |
Video |
Forgotten records |
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Roland Dyens: Tango en Skaï
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Carlos Santana & Dave Matthews: Love of My Life |
Rameau: Suite for Harpsichord in E minor – Allemande
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