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Emmanuel Macron is known as the “Mozart of the Elysée.” But how musical are Angela Merkel, Justin Trudeau, and other G20 leaders? More than you might expect.
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One of the most important and complete collections of English sacred music, the Old Hall Manuscript, was compiled between 1415-1421. The volume contains two mass movements – Gloria and Sanctus – written […] -
If you’ve ever tried to sing along to your favorite operatic excerpts, you know that singing takes talent and training. Watching this furry mezzo-soprano proves that even our canine companions can improve […] -
While many still think opera and dressing to the nines go hand-in-hand, opera houses have, for the most part, relaxed their dress codes. The Metropolitan Opera gently suggests that “a night at […] -
If this manuscript has you seeing hearts, you’re not the only one. French composer Baude Cordier’s “Belle, bonne, sage,” depicted here, is one of the best-known examples of “eye music,” or sheet […] -
If you get “so emotional” every time you hear Whitney Houston sing, this video may make you reach for the tissues. This video will have you wondering just what Whitney Houston couldn’t […] -
Internationally acclaimed Icelandic pop star Björk has given the world music that cannot be easily described. Her music has been influenced by a range of styles from Thai pop to the atonal […]
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Another who am I? I was born 70 years ago today. At age 11 I began studying at the Curtis Institute where my father was one of my teachers. My concert career began in 1959 — when I was 13 — when I played at the Marlboro Festival, the festival founded by my father, my grandfather, and my great-uncle. I was also a founding member of the chamber group Tashi. Who am I? 
