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Looking at the origins of these familiar tunes actually put a damper on the otherwise celebratory mood they bring. Here are four of the most popular pieces of classical music that mean quite the opposite. -
Five Quickies: New York City Opera on Kickstarter, Philip Clark on Bernstein's Elgar, John Cage's 10 Rules for Dancing, 10 Best Jazz Pianists, Tupac Shakur Musical
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In Remembrance: English Symphony Orchestra Marks Five Years Since Vernon Handley’s Death
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Here are Gramophone Magazine's Classical Music Awards for 2013
Gramophone, which has been a scion of the classical music world since its establishment in 1923, has announced its latest round of awards--which, in turn, are perhaps the most-respected prizes the industry offers... -
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Commissioned by the BBC Proms: An Historical Playlist
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