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Melodious, Irresistible and Unique

Classical Magazine

By 1866, when he was 47, Jacques Offenbach, although born in the Rhineland, had achieved his ambition to become a celebrated French composer. He began his campaign, not with a bang but a whimper, by persuading the Paris Opéra-Comique to produce his first operetta, Pascal et Chambord.

Born on this day: Clara Schumann (13/09/1819)

Born On This Day Classical

Clara Schumann was one of the most distinguished pianists and significant female composers of the Romantic era. She was born in Leipzig, Germany in 1819 to Friedrich Wieck, a piano teacher, and Marianne Wieck, a singer. Her father recognized her musical talent early on and began training her to be a child prodigy.

The poetry of Die schöne Müllerin

Classical Fine Music Magazine Magazine

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Die schöne Müllerin, the collaboration between the poet Wilhelm Müller and composer Franz Schubert, we should recognize that every German schoolboy knows the enchanted opening line by heart: ‘Das Wandern ist des Müllers Lust!’ (Roving is the miller’s delight!).

Mark Wigglesworth on Dmitri Shostakovich

Classical Fine Music Magazine Magazine

British conductor Mark Wigglesworth has conducted many of the world’s leading orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, and New York Philharmonic. Wigglesworth has recorded the complete Shostakovich symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, to critical acclaim

The other Kreutzer

Classical Magazine

When I came across a work by a composer called Kreutzer in the library at 2MBS Fine Music, I assumed that this might be the same Kreutzer after whom Beethoven had named one of his most famous violin sonatas. To my surprise, this particular Kreutzer was another composer altogether!

Born On This Day: Leonard Bernstein (25.08.1915)

Born On This Day Classical Contemporary Music Jazz

Leonard Bernstein's life story is a tapestry woven with remarkable achievements and complex layers. Born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, Bernstein displayed his prodigious musical talents early on. Commencing piano lessons at a mere 5 years old, he astounded by conducting his first orchestra by the age of 10.

Mark Wigglesworth on Dmitri Shostakovich

Classical Fine Music Magazine

British conductor Mark Wigglesworth has conducted many of the world’s leading orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, and New York Philharmonic. Wigglesworth has recorded the complete Shostakovich symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, to critical acclaim

Fine Music Showcase

Classical Fine Music Showcase Jazz

On Sunday Special, 13th August, Julie Simonds presents Fine Music Showcase, an exciting program of vibrant and varied music performed by John Martin, Alexander Yau, Rachel Siu and Nomad Quartet.

New Perspectives: Period-style performers charm the piers

Classical Live performance review Uncategorized

“Stable temperatures… the weather was just right,” said Nicole van Bruggen, Co-Artistic Director of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO), after the concert. Her relief wasn’t simply for the sake of concertgoers, but the delicate period instruments.

Born On This Day – André Georges Louis Onslow (27/7/1784)

Born On This Day Classical

Andre Georges Louis Onslow (or George, as he was more commonly known) was born into a wealthy family, which allowed him to pursue his musical studies without financial worry. He studied piano and composition with some of the leading musicians of the day, including Ignaz Pleyel, Johann Baptist Cramer, and Jean-Baptiste Rey.