Music
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The global music community must help Afghan musicians resist a Taliban music ban
However, the Taliban’s violation of cultural rights is not being adequately prioritized, including its stance on music. Shumaila Hemani The…
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Why Beethoven wasn’t the original punk rocker of classical music
But there is another curious classical music trope in circulation, one that is actually hard to avoid: Beethoven was a…
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John Lennon’s Imagine at 50: a deceptively simple ballad, a lasting emblem of hope
The counter-cultural movement of the 60s was still being felt. Demonstrations were held opposing the Vietnam War and in August,…
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Greece mourns Mikis Theodorakis, composer and political activist
ATHENS — Greece is to hold three days of mourning in memory of Mikis Theodorakis, the composer of “Zorba the…
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‘They deserve a place in history’: music teacher makes map of female composers
Two siblings, both considered child prodigies, dazzled audiences across Europe together in the 18th century, leaving a trail of positive…
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The golden ratio: an ancient Greek formula could be responsible for most hit musicals
A simple question asked frequently of those who have achieved greatness in their field. Stephen Langston The Conversation Sometimes, that…
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If I could go anywhere: searching for music in the places where Chopin lived and died
But while landmark destinations, such as Carnegie Hall or Glyndebourne, are wonderful to visit, it can be paradoxical to travel…
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How to unlock music as key to the art of remembering
During that time, people have regularly approached with me a similar set of befuddling stories and questions. Lisa Genove The…
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A song dedicated to the memory of Don Giuseppe
Don Giuseppe-Α. Ζένιος, Μ. Κωστράκη, Σ. Σιόλας, Ε. Τσαλιγοπούλου, Μ. Φάμελλος | Χ. Σταμούλης-Π. Θωμά – YouTube Performed by: Andreas…
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Music streaming: listening to playlists drives down the revenue of smaller artists
That’s not the case on music streaming platforms, where artists aren’t paid a fixed fee when you stream their songs…
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‘Music is a way of reclaiming time’: Behrouz Boochani’s lauded memoir becomes a poetic musical event
A little blond girl plays in the shallows at Christmas Island, oblivious to a tugboat filled with exhausted refugees pulling…
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Sound of Music star Christopher Plummer dead at 91
“The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend,” Andrews said in a statement.…
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Decoding the music masterpieces: Ravel’s Bolero — a sinuous and sexy composition with ‘no music in it’
Writing to a friend shortly after finishing the work, Ravel described it as having “no form in the true sense…
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Why you should consider adding classical music to your exercise playlist
Whether you’re a runner, a rower or a bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you have a favourite selection of tunes…
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Beethoven at 250: Four Masterpieces to Celebrate the Big Day
Among the countless COVID cultural casualties has been the big Beethoven birthday bash. Daniel Lelchuk The Bulwark The 2020 calendar…
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How Greek musicians weathered an economic crisis could help UK performers handle COVID fall-out
Opening a virtual concert in support of music workers, his words were emotional – but firm: Ioannis Tsioulakis The Conversation…
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