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Bargain hunter scores 700-year-old medieval times document

Instead of a kitchen appliance, Will Sideri stumbled upon a framed document hanging on a wall. It had elaborate script in Latin, along with musical notes and gold flourishes. A sticker said 1285 AD.

Galilee AbdullahJuly 13, 2017

Do Yourself a Favor and Watch This Charming Video of BJörk Interviewing Composer Arvo Pärt

Angelica LasalaJuly 12, 2017

The History of European Music May Owe More to Arab Culture Than We Realize

Louise FrankJuly 10, 2017

This String Quartet Was Founded at a Taco Truck… Now It’s at Juilliard

Dalton Baldwin, Pianist Who Shared Stage With Gérard Souzay for 30 Years, Has Died

Candice AgreeDecember 14, 2019

Baldwin's association with singers Elly Ameling, Jessye Norman, José van Dam, Teresa Berganza, Mady Mesplé, and above all, Gérard Souzay, defines the history of German art song performance in the second half of the twentieth century.

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Discover What Makes Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ Sound Like Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 13, 2019

Conductor Scott Speck, who leads the Chicago Philharmonic for performances of The Nutcracker with Joffrey Ballet, explained what makes Tchaikovsky’s score as addictive as your favorite holiday treats.

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