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5 hrs ago | Washington Times

Leopold Godowsky, pianist and composer, reborn in the 21st century

PARIS, February 13, 2012 In part one of this overview of Leopold Godowsky's life, we learned how the composer survived childhood as a prodigy, became the protg of Camille Saint-Sans in Paris, conquered Chicago's musical establishment, and had begun to compose the works that would ultimately make his reputation: his fifty-three "Chopin Studies" for ... (more)

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Related Topix: Classical, Vienna, Austria Travel, Austria Travel

9 hrs ago | Patch.com

Sewickley Teen to Perform at Carnegie Music Hall

A Sewickley teenager is among three young classical musicians who will be featured in nationwide radio broadcasts of "From the Top," a pre-eminent showcase for young classical musicians heard weekly by 700,000 listeners on nearly 250 National Public Radio stations.A Aleksandr Voinov, 14, is a pianist and composer enrolled in the Pennsylvania Cyber ... (more)

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Related Topix: Classical, Frederic Chopin, Carnegie Mellon University

Fri Feb 10, 2012

The Guardian

Alessandro Taverna - review

Alessandro Taverna first got himself noticed in the UK at the 2009 Leeds Piano Competition with a performance of Chopin's E minor Concerto that was exceptional for its strength and grace.

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Related Topix: Classical, Bach

National Public Radio

Who Says Classical Music Can't Be Sexy?

Can you make out to Mozart, or shack up to Chopin? Composers can turn on the sex appeal when necessary.

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Related Topix: Classical, Mozart, Arts, Literature

Bucksfreepress.co.uk

Community news: Denham A40 speed limit to increase

THE speed limit on the A40 Oxford Road through Denham is to be increased from 30mph to 40mph, with a puffin crossing also to be installed.

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Related Topix: Buckinghamshire County, England, United Kingdom, Beethoven, Classical, Brahms, Schumann

Korea Herald

Lim looks back on decade as pianist

Lim Dong-hyek "10th Anniversary Edition" Lim Dong-hyek, one of Korea's promising classical artists, has released the special album "Dong-hyek Lim: 10th Anniversary Edition," to celebrate his past decade as a professional pianist.

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Related Topix: Classical, Schubert, Ravel, Bach

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Examiner.com

Interview with pianist Ingolf Wunder

In the coming months, we will be featuring interviews with musicians of various backgrounds - aspiring artists at top-conservatories, professors, and winners of various international competitions.

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Related Topix: Classical, Fryderyk Chopin, Liszt

Westport News

Pianist to perform recital in Westport Arts Center series

Janina Fialkowska will poerform a solo recital of pieces by Schubert, Chopin and Liszt in the Westport Arts Center's Chamber Series Feb.

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Related Topix: Classical, Schubert, Liszt, Southport, CT, Georgetown, CT, Rubinstein

Erie Times News

Prospective Erie Chamber Orchestra conductor to lead 'Guess the Composer'

The Erie Chamber Orchestra's "Guess the Composer" concert has been a staple of the midwinter cultural season for years -- a lighthearted, palate-cleansing spoonful of Italian ice between courses of meatier fare.

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Related Topix: Gannon University, Classical

Wed Feb 08, 2012

WisInfo

'Romantic Recital' to benefit Nor Door adult services

Violinist Beth Chafey-Hon and pianist David Beck team up for a 'Romantic Recital' to benefit Nor Door Adult Day Services, aka Carl's Club.

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Related Topix: Classical, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Faure, Bartok, Sister Bay, WI

Gulf Times

Anonymous musicians delight theatre audience

Their names and even their nationality were mysteriously omitted from the programme of performances for the Eastern Europe Festival of Music and the Arts.

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Related Topix: Classical, Mozart

The Legal Record

Acclaimed Pianist to Join Polish Orchestra for Feb. 19 Performance

Acclaimed pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins Poland's internationally renowned Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra for a Feb.

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Related Topix: Classical, Garrick Ohlsson, North Central College, Central College, Frederic Chopin, Beethoven and Schubert

Tue Feb 07, 2012

Patch.com

Brian Ganz Performs All-Chopin Concert at Strathmore

A Just in time for Valentine's Day, pianist Brian Ganz returns to the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, Feb.

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Related Topix: Classical, Saint Mary's College of Maryland, Rockville, MD

StamfordPlus.com

WAC presents local Georgetown pianist

The Westport Arts Center's Chamber Music Series will present Janina Fialkowska, renowned pianist and Georgetown, CT resident, on Sunday, February 26, 3 p.m., at the Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Southport.

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Related Topix: Georgetown, CT, Southport, CT, Classical, Schubert, Liszt, Rubinstein

Mon Feb 06, 2012

BroadwayWorld.com

Christopher ORiley Set for Schwartz Center, 32

Pianist and host of the popular NPR music program "From the Top," Christopher O'Riley performs March 2, 8 p.m., at Emory University's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.

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Related Topix: Classical, Christopher o'riley, Emory University

Sun Feb 05, 2012

The Washington Post

Bringing a bold touch to classical piano

When it comes to playing Beethoven, Jonathan Biss is certainly no Schnabel. Nor is he a Serkin, a Brendel or a Paul Lewis.

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Related Topix: Classical, Beethoven, Janacek, Entertainment

Sat Feb 04, 2012

Shanghai Daily

Celebrate Valentine's Day with music

CONCERT stages around Shanghai will be filled with numerous performances featuring romance and love for Valentine's Day.

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Related Topix: Classical, Beethoven, Classic, Debussy, Liszt

Fri Feb 03, 2012

Patch.com

Brian Ganz Performs All-Chopin Concert at the Strathmore

Just in time for Valentine's Day, pianist Brian Ganz returns to the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, Feb.

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Related Topix: Classical, Saint Mary's College of Maryland, Rockville, MD

Wed Feb 01, 2012

Penarth Times

Pianist Ivan Ilic to perform in PenarthUpdated 4:40pm Wednesday 1st...

THE Welsh Arts Council Night Out scheme, in conjunction with the CafA© International Penarth, is hosting a debut classical piano concert - with a film and meal difference! On Saturday, February 18, at The Paget Rooms, Penarth, listen live to Ivan Ilic, currently on a UK tour to feature his latest CD of Chopin/Godowsky's Etudes for the left ... (more)

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Related Topix: Classical, Movies, Entertainment

Mon Jan 30, 2012

PR-inside.com

Award-Winning Pianist Vassily Primakov Makes His AUPAC Debut on February 4

He is recognized for his playing of Chopin by the American Record Guide, "In Chopin, no one currently playing and recording sounds as good as this! This is a great Chopin pianist." In 2009, Primakov's Chopin Mazurkas recording was named "Best of the Year" by National Public Radio, and that same year, he began recording the 27 Mozart piano concertos ... (more)

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Related Topix: Adelphi University, Classical, Texas

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