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Letters: Let's move on from dead German composers

5454 days ago
Guardian MusicAs evidence of a thriving musical culture in Britain, Charlotte Higgins cites performances of music by composers such as Beethoven, Silbelius, Strauss and Schoenberg, all of whom are long dead (Life in concert, 2 February). Not a single contemporary ... more info

Schoenberg: not so beastly after all?

5456 days ago
The TelegraphDaniel Barenboim's series of concerts pairing Beethoven with Schoenberg may at last have awakened enthusiasm for the great Modernist master more info

Daniel Barenboim and the Berlin Staatskapelle on Tuesday night, review

5456 days ago
The TelegraphDaniel Barenboim's series of Beethoven and Schoenberg concerts came to an end with performances of incisive brilliance. Rating: * * * * more info

Daniel Barenboim and Berlin Staatskapelle on Monday night, review

5458 days ago
The TelegraphThe third of Daniel Barenboim's Beethoven and Schoenberg concerts with the Berlin Staatskapelle was the best yet. Rating: * * * * more info

Berlin Staatskapelle/Barenboim

5458 days ago
Guardian MusicRoyal Festival HallIf the first of Daniel Barenboim's Festival Hall concerts juxtaposing Beethoven's five piano concertos with orchestral ­music by Schoenberg was ­memorable, then the second was even more ­remarkable. The pairing was the str... more info

No time to cut Britain's musical culture | Charlotte Higgins

5458 days ago
Guardian MusicAn abundance of events evidences our appetite for classical music. It is no time for political neglectAudiences have been struggling to remember the last time there was a week quite like it. Over the past several days, and continuing this week, Brit... more info

OAE/Jurowski | Classical review

5459 days ago
Guardian MusicQueen Elizabeth Hall, LondonAfter a slow start, the classical music year is back to top speed. Daniel Barenboim has ­arrived with the Berlin Staatskapelle and the New York Phil, armed with their ­secret weapon, is hot on their tail. Not the bes... more info

Daily Downloads (Drive-By Truckers, Mountain Goats, and more)

5461 days ago
LargeHeartedBoyToday's free and legal mp3 downloads: Alejandro Escovedo: 2010-01-23, Louisville [mp3,ogg,flac] "I Was Drunk" [mp3] other Alejandro Escovedo posts at Largehearted Boy Camper Van Beethoven: 2010-10-17, Cambridge [mp3,ogg,flac] "Might Makes Right" [mp3... more info

Virginia Symphony Orchestra celebrates 90th

5461 days ago
For 90 years, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra has been showing up and making a joyful noise. That's a lot of history: a lengthy roster of conductors and classical musicians, several name changes, and a gazillion performances of Beethoven and Mozart. more info

Berlin Staatskapelle/Barenboim | Classical review

5461 days ago
Guardian MusicRoyal Festival Hall, LondonAfter the huge success of Daniel Barenboim's cycle of the Beethoven piano sonatas two years ago, his return for the five piano concertos was the natural sequel. Yet while it was natural he would be keen to play and conduct ... more info

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