Author Archives: Holly Hunt

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Gabriela Montero’s Latin-infused piano magic: improv genius meets cultural pride

Through breathtaking improvisations and her vibrant Piano Concerto, the Venezuelan pianist-composer dazzles with a powerfully personal display of Latin-American pride and staggering virtuosity.

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By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 5min read
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Behind the Curtain: Fascinating Artist Documentaries

Step behind the curtain with classical artist documentaries featuring Nobuyuki Tsujii, Hilary Hahn, and Jacqueline du Pré. Explore their touching backstories, rigorous methods, and the real people behind genius.

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By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 6min read
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Midori Rediscovers the Soul of Dvořák

When Midori takes on Dvořák’s Violin Concerto, magic happens. With conductor Marie Jacquot and the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, she delivers a performance that’s at once fiery and delicate — plus…

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By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 4min read
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The Sound of Autumn: Khatia Buniatishvili Among the Trees

Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili transforms a forest clearing into her concert hall, performing Debussy, Scriabin, and Brahms in harmony with the elements — a poetic tribute to autumn’s introspective spirit.

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By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 5min read
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Nicola Benedetti Channels the Soul of Shostakovich

On the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, rediscover Nicola Benedetti’s raw, unfiltered, and dazzlingly virtuosic rendition of his First Violin Concerto: a masterclass in violin technique that also perfectly captures…

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By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 4min read
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Fanfares and Folk Melodies: Janáček’s Czechia from the patriotic to the personal

This week, to celebrate the birthday of Czech composer Leoš Janáček, dive into the enthralling masterpiece that is his Sinfonietta, played by the London…

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By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 3min read