Joshua Bell Conducts Beethoven Symphonies No. 4 & 7
New Classical Tracks: Prepare for Goose Bumps
All Things Considered: From Bow to Baton: Violinist Joshua Bell
Talk of the Nation: Classical ‘Rock Star’ Takes on Conducting
For years, violinist Joshua Bell has reigned as a classical music rock star. In 2011, he expanded his resume when he took the helm of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Bell is the orchestra’s first music director since Sir Neville Marriner who founded this chamber orchestra in 1958. And Bell — one of the concert world’s most recognizable solo artists — leads the ensemble not from the spotlight of conductor’s podium, but sitting right alongside the Academy’s violins.
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Downton Abbey: The Music of Downton Abbey
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New Classical Tracks: Music of Downton Abbey
PBS has a hit on its hands with the British import “Downton Abbey.” Set at the start of World War I, the drama’s Jan. 8 season premiere doubled the average prime time audience for the network. We discuss why the former colonies seem to love a soap opera about the Earl of Grantham, his family and his servants with John Lunn, who composed the show’s iconic theme music.
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Downton Abbey DVDs, BluRays, and gift items
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Bach: Keyboard Concertos Nos. 3, 5, 6, 7 by Murray Perahia
Bach Hour: Murray Perahia
NPR: Perahia Bonding with Bach & Chopin
“Many performers, including Perahia, have likened the music of Bach to meditation. There is a discipline at the heart of it, but with continued practice, one transcends the discipline and breaks through into what can only be described as joy. ” - Julie Amacher, host of New Classical Tracks
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Bach Partitas - “Perahia’s latest CD is a set of Bach Partitas, which I cannot recommend highly enough. And what a treat to hear him play in our studios and hear his mind wrap itself around this astonishing music.” - Fred Child
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New Classical Tracks: Romantique
The Leanard Lopate Show: Elina Garanca
“On her latest release, Romantique, Elīna Garanča can reach deep into your soul with her long lyrical lines, her rich, chocolaty voice, and her ability to artfully portray some of the forgotten heroines, and one hero of the Romantic repertoire.” - Julie Amacher, host of New Classical Tracks
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New Classical Tracks: Grand Piano Christmas
Steinway & Sons offers the ultimate music gift for the holiday season! This newly recorded collection of wonderful arrangements of carols and classics will soon be a holiday favorite. Features deluxe packaging, including a Christmas Tree ornament, this program features a fresh take on holiday classics, and is produced by multi-Grammy winner Steven Epstein, and is a clear pick for audiophile holiday listening, too!
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