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Yesterday, I sent letters to The Australian, the West Australian and the Age, and I know that it got published in The Australian (I don’t [...]
October 29, 2008
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I’m taking a slightly different tack for this post. I’m calling everyone to help spread the word. The “Honorable” Peter [...]
October 27, 2008
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Today we look at perhaps the world’s first virtuoso. His skills on the violin brought many to think that he had conspired with the devil to [...]
October 27, 2008
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Today we look at a composer who, though classified in the Baroque period, did much to influence the the Classical style. Domenico Scarlatti, born [...]
October 26, 2008
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Today we look at a French pianist and composer, who is most famous for his opera Carmen. Georges Bizet, born on this day in 1838.
October 25, 2008
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Today we look at one of the largest figures in the violin world. Even today his influence is easy to see, with a large number of editions still [...]
October 24, 2008
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Brahms has often been criticised for never really using new forms in his compositions. However, in the piece we look at today, it could be said [...]
October 23, 2008
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Today we are looking at the first piano virtuoso, considered still by many to be the greatest pianist in history. Inspired by the violin virtuoso [...]
October 22, 2008
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Today we look at a dominant figure on the international landscape. He conducted, amongst other fine orchestras, the Bavarian State Orchestra, the [...]
October 21, 2008
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Today we take a slight departure and look not at a composer, nor a piece, but a venue. This venue is one of the greatest performing arts venues [...]
October 20, 2008
