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French pianist Hélène Grimaud describes herself as a contrary child who was a trial to her teachers. She began piano at age nine, and at 16 she was…
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American composer Gabriela Lena Frank's music is influenced by her Peruvian heritage, and often includes Latin American instruments such as pan flute and…
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American composer Missy Mazzoli has received critical acclaim for her music. She has been composer-in-residence at the Philadelphia Opera Company and the…
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American composer Libby Larsen’s early musical training included Gregorian Chant, Dixieland music and boogie-woogie. In 1973, Larsen co-founded the…
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Mexican-American conductor Alondra de la Parra became interested in conducting at age 13. She studied at the Manhattan School of Music, and founded her…
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A guest blog by composer Wang JieAlmost all musicians cocoon their mistakes behind practice room doors. When they walk on stage, their bow marks the…
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The 2018 winners of the 1st Hildegard Competition have been announced. The Hildegard Competition recognizes rising female and non-binary composers.The…
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The RPO's 96th season will include music from the classic repertoire, as well as programming aimed at the family. We sit down with music director Ward...
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American soprano Renee Fleming grew up in Rochester. During her undergraduate studies at the Crane School of Music she sang with a jazz trio. While she…
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Saint Kassiani (aka Kassia) was a ninth-century Byzantine abbess in Constantinople. She wrote spiritual poetry and composed music to accompany it. She is…