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The English bass-baritone John Shirley-Quirk, one of the greatest of his generation, has died aged 82. Although he arguably could have turned his burnished voice, full of vibrant energy (often tastefully restrained by its owner), to a wider -
Leon Botstein's American Symphony Orchestra Reveals “Creative Explosion” in English Music After World War I
The American Symphony Orchestra’s program “This England” will showcase the work of four unjustly neglected English composers: Arthur Bliss, Frank Bridge, Robert Simpson and William Walton at Carnegie Hall on Friday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m. -
Benjamin Britten Festivals in Chicago Celebrate the Composer’s 100th Anniversary
Three Chicago musical organizations are offering Britten mini-festivals and concert series in celebration of the British composer's 100th anniversary--ranging from song recitals to trumpet fanfares to film screenings. Here is a sample of... -
Britten’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations Continue with Complete Music for Voice and Guitar
Benjamin Britten is considered by many to be the greatest 20th century composer of art songs. And as part of the continuing celebration of the composer's 100 anniversary, a number of song recitals are paying homage to this composer...
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