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My Christmas present to myself
It’s a great DVD of a large Russian babushka playing the piano and yes, I am that nerdy.
Haitink comments on Shostakovich 4th Sympnony
The Shostakovich 4th is one of my most favorite pieces perhaps due to the way I first heard it; performed by the Boston Symphony, me a naive college student walking in completely unprepared. I walked out a different person. This … Continue reading
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Musical Nourishment
Last night was my return to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I’ve heard James Levine conduct the Met Opera Orchestra, both in opera and in concert settings and have always been impressed. This was my first opportunity to see what he has … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston, classical music, Composers, Mahler, Orchestras, Shostakovich
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