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"It's my absolute favorite symphony to conduct on the podium, because it's a very intensely personal symphony." ~ Andreas Delfs on Brahms' Fourth
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In case you missed it, on Saturday, October 11th a stellar group of musicians gathered at the request and passion of Rochester mezzo-soprano Jessica Ann Best, to "Sing for your Station" - a concert to benefit WXXI Classical.
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As much as I love classical music, it's voices that I'm truly addicted to. Tell me about an upcoming performance of an opera I've never had the chance to hear live or a vocal concert within driving distance, and I'll be making travel plans before you've even finished speaking.
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
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A 30-minute symphony can drag on if you don't know what to listen for. Conductor Robert Franz shares four tips to help you feel engrossed in the drama and emotion of classical music.
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Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.
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NPR's Debbie Elliott asks guitarist Hayden Pedigo about his new album, "I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away."
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On Wednesday night, April 16th, a Rochester audience will watch Nicholas Goluses celebrate his 70th birthday in a very public way.
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Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet has performed with the world's most renowned orchestras on grand stages. He talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about his set at the Tiny Desk.
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The acclaimed composer will be in Medina, NY on Saturday, March 8 working on piece to debut in July 2 concert.
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