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John Williams' Cello Concerto a fitting end to DSO season

4803 days ago
Detroit Free PressTwo of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's long-range recording projects take another step toward the finish line this week as the orchestra completes its 2011-12 classical season with a program that seems designed to show off the sweeping palette ... more info

The galactic disco genius of Meco!

4809 days ago
Guardian MusicTwenty-five years ago, in a galaxy far, far away, disco producer Meco gave the Star Wars soundtrack an astronomical twist. Feast your ears on the cosmic funkQuelque chose d'un wee bit différent this Friday, but bear with me: nearly 25 years ago, som... more info

BBCSSO/Volkov – review

4820 days ago
Guardian MusicCity Halls, GlasgowWhat a pity we don't hear Richard Ayres in the UK more often. Since moving to the Netherlands in the late 80s – he went to study with Louis Andriessen and ended up staying – he has made his musical home on the continent, but re... more info

Pete Saberton

4828 days ago
Guardian MusicUnorthodox jazz pianist, teacher and composerA boiled-down account of the life of the British jazz pianist and composer Pete Saberton, who has died of myeloma aged 61, would probably sound pretty familiar to jazz habitués. A gifted individualist who... more info

New band of the day – Vinyl Williams (No 1,233)

4860 days ago
Guardian MusicThis Californian is a superstar – in a parallel universe where Aerial Pink and Toro Y Moi are pop royaltyHometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Lionel Williams (vocals, music).The background: Yesterday we featured Johnny Depp's new best mates, and now h... more info

Breakfast poll: Happy birthday, John Williams!

4902 days ago
Pop CandyToday marks composer John Williams' 80th birthday. Williams, who often works with director Steven Spielberg, has created some of the most memorable ... more info

Israel Baker

4930 days ago
Guardian MusicVirtuoso violinist heard on a string of classic Hollywood movie scoresThe American violinist Israel Baker, who has died aged 92, was renowned among his fellow musicians but unknown to most of the millions who heard him play on the soundtracks of such... more info

This Is What It’s Like To Be James Franco’s Professor

4951 days ago
Big Apple Music SceneIn New York City, Francogate continues to rage on following the news that an NYU professor was fired for giving James Franco a "D" grade, but over in New Haven, another of James' professors has leapt to his defense with a glowing essay about how terr... more info

First Look at Star Wars-The Complete Saga Behind-the-Scenes Clip on the Inspiration for Yoda

4952 days ago
The NewsroomSnakkle has snagged a first look at behind-the-scenes footage from the Blu-Ray release of Star Wars-The Complete Saga. In the video, the legendary John Williams discusses his inspiration behind the theme for the iconic Yoda. Don't miss it. more info

Mike Watson obituary

4970 days ago
Guardian MusicMy stepfather, Mike Watson, who has died aged 88, was an important figure in the huge growth of interest in the classical guitar in Britain over the past half-century.A child actor who played a number of roles in his native Bristol and in the West En... more info

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