Music Insights: The Artistry of Maria Callas
Maria Callas was the finest singer of the twentieth century, bar none: the finest singer in any language or in any genre of music.
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Tag: classical album reviews
Bryce Dessner ‘Solos’ Album Review
The most intriguing and prolific contemporary composer of the 21st century releases another instant classic. His talent knows no boundary.
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Ukraine’s Classical Guitar Superstar Marko Topchii
Celebrated world-wide for his incomparable playing, classical guitarist Marko Topchii appears in Vancouver this month.
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Essentials: The Top 10 Classical Albums Every Music Fan Should Own
Whether you’re a classical connoisseur or a musical neophyte, here are ten albums that belong in every music fan’s library.
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Federico Albanese ‘Blackbirds And The Sun Of October’ Album Review
talian composer and pianist Federico Albanese releases another evocative and highly original album with Blackbirds And The Sun Of October.
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Alirio Diaz ‘Guitar for Romantics’ Review
Alirio Diaz is one of the greatest practitioners of the classical guitar who ever lived, perhaps even exceeding the talent of his mentor, Andres Segovia.
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ChromaDuo ‘What I Saw In The Water’ Album Review
The latest release from noted Canadian classical guitarists ChromaDuo is a splendid achievement.
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Tim Brady ‘Imagine Many Guitars’ Album Preview
Contemporary composer Tim Brady’s daring explorations on Imagine Many Guitars expand the boundaries of choral guitars and stacked voices.
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Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry and Rebecca Foon ‘First Sounds’
The expressive instrumentation, experimental undertones, and ambient textures on First Sounds are crafted with expert musicianship.
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