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Playlist: Classical Accordion

Though often overlooked in classical circles, the accordion boasts a vibrant repertoire, from dazzling arrangements of beloved works to original showpieces that highlight its virtuosic potential.

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Keegan MorrisJuly 8, 2025

New Releases Jul. 8: Price, Brahms, Film
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Keegan MorrisJuly 2, 2025

Independence Day Highlights on WFMT
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Adela SkowronskiJuly 2, 2025

Independence Day Parade Playlist
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The Evolution of the Orchestra: Percussion
Katherine BuzardJuly 2, 2025
Humans across cultures have played percussion instruments to accompany music and dance or for ritual, religious, or military purposes. But percussion’s rise in prominence within the context of the Western symphony orchestra only really began in the 20th century.
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New Releases Jul. 1: Bach, Corelli, Bosmans
Keegan MorrisJuly 1, 2025
Music by J.S. Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, and Henriëtte Bosmans, plus Renaissance and contemporary polyphony and a tour of Eastern Europe through the prism of cello rep.

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Playlist: Classical Accordion
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5 Bass Concertos You Should Know

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5 Bass Concertos You Should Know
Keegan MorrisJune 27, 2025
From the Baroque era to today, let’s delve into some fascinating bass concertos from over the years and explore the different ways that the instrument can be showcased!

Third Coast, Twentieth Year: Percussion Group Celebrates Anniversary with Rhythm Fest
Adela SkowronskiJune 27, 2025
From a household object to a marimba, a percussion instrument can take many forms. And so can a percussion ensemble. Third Coast Percussion is one of the most enterprising and creative ensembles working today. The first percussion group to win a Grammy in chamber music for 2017’s Third Coast Percussion | Steve Reich, the ensemble has made recordings with over 100 ...
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New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart
Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2025
Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.
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