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Sonny Rollins: A towering figure in the world of jazz

Sonny Rollins: A towering figure in the world of jazz

Jazz Magazine

Walter Theodore ‘Sonny’ Rollins, born on 7 September 1930 in New York City, emerged as a towering figure in the world of jazz as a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. Growing up in the vibrant musical landscape of Harlem, Rollins was influenced by what he heard in iconic venues such as the Savoy Ballroom and the Apollo Theatre.

Class Act – Sat 30th

Class Act – Sat 30th

Classical program previews

Musical Mastery in the Making The September 2023 edition of ‘Class Act’ includes works by several student composers.We hear contributions…

On this Day: September 27, 1827 – Franz Schubert finishes his song cycle Winterreise

On this Day: September 27, 1827 – Franz Schubert finishes his song cycle Winterreise

As It Happened Classical

Franz Schubert’s Winterreise is not only a musical masterpiece but also a work steeped in the profound emotions of the Romantic era. Composed in 1827, a mere year before Schubert’s untimely death at the age of 31, Winterreise is a song cycle for voice and piano, set to 24 poems by Wilhelm Müller, telling the story of a young man who, after being rejected by his beloved, sets out on a winter journey.