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Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

The radio signals will hurtle away at the speed of light, or a mind-blowing 670 million mph.

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Keegan MorrisApril 24, 2023

Solti Foundation US Announces 2023 Conducting Award Recipient

Keegan MorrisApril 20, 2023

50 Years of COT: Anniversary Season Boasts Shostakovich, Heggie, Premieres, and More

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Oliver CamachoApril 19, 2023

Superstar Baritone Nathan Gunn on American Opera, Stage Presence, and Versatility

Playlist: Relaxing Romantic-Era Classical Music

Keegan MorrisMay 11, 2024

Combining ardor and artistry, the Romantic Era emphasized lyricism, expression, drama, and passion.

Playlist: Classical Music for a Quick, Confidence-Boosting Commute

Keegan MorrisMay 6, 2024

Whether you're headed to work, school, or home, get to where you need to go with this propulsive, positive playlist.

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Life and Times?

Adela SkowronskiApril 3, 2023

Composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff lived at the crossroads of continents, centuries, and cultures. How well do you know the strange and changing times Rachmaninoff lived in?

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Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies at 71

Associated PressApril 2, 2023

Sakamoto was a pioneer in electronics music of the late 1970s.

Sergei Rachmaninoff looks over his shoulder at the camera at the piano at Villa Senar

Rachmaninoff 150: A Celebration

WFMTApril 1, 2023

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s birth, acclaimed musicians discuss and perform his compositions.

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