Monthly Archives: January 2013

Rodion Shchedrin, Russia’s Foremost Living Composer

Posted on January 21, 2013 by David Nelson

When we attend a concert these days, it is likely that we will hear the music of composers who died anywhere between 50 and 250 years ago. Composers who are still alive—people like John Adams, Steve Reich, or Arvo Pärt—are … Continue reading →

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Vienna’s New Year’s Day Concert

Posted on January 1, 2013 by David Nelson

Perhaps the most famous annual concert worldwide is the New Year’s Day Concert. This performance of the Philharmonic featuring the music of the Strauss family is now broadcast around the world and has come to represent Vienna to an international … Continue reading →

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