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Pianist and music teacher Daryl Smith is published for the first time, in the Alfred "Solo Celebration" series for music students. -
We asked our WXXI Classical music hosts to share their favorite classical holiday music and why it's their favorite. Here's what they shared. Read more about their favorites and find a complete list of holiday specials on WXXI Classical.
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
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The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's recording of Ravel's Boléro is up for a Grammy nomination for best orchestral performance. The recognition comes at a turbulent moment for Venezuela, but the orchestra remains focused on the music. -
Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring. -
A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making. -
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes. -
Pianist and music teacher Daryl Smith is published for the first time, in the Alfred "Solo Celebration" series for music students.
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Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and a guided tour of 18th century German chart-toppers. -
Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog.
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