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10 Classical Albums To Usher In The Next Decade

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10 Classical Albums To Usher In The Next Decade

December 11, 2019 • As a new decade approaches, hear 10 extraordinary classical albums well-equipped to propel the music into the future.

Jeremy Denk Maps Centuries of Music History on 'c.1300-c.2000'

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Jeremy Denk Maps Centuries of Music History on 'c.1300-c.2000'

January 31, 2019 • Hear the resourceful pianist trace 700 years of Western music, from the delicate medieval counterpoint of Guillaume de Machaut to the minimalism of Philip Glass.

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Deceptive Cadence

A Surge Of Scarlatti Sonatas

August 28, 2014 • Three centuries ago, Domenico Scarlatti churned out 555 keyboard sonatas. Today, pianists, harpsichordists and even accordionists still can't get enough. Hear a clutch of new recordings.

Tenors, Indie Sounds And Scarlatti: New Classical Albums

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Tenors, Indie Sounds And Scarlatti: New Classical Albums

May 21, 2011 • From the dark-hued voice of a tenor in full cry, to the bustling style of new genre-bending composers, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and host Guy Raz spin an eclectic mix of new releases.

Tenors, Indie Sounds And Scarlatti: New Classical Albums

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Yolanda Kondonassis: Tiny Desk Concert

December 8, 2010 • Harps are something of a curiosity, even to the other members of the orchestra: They're huge and difficult to tune. So when Kondonassis parked her giant and distinct Art Deco-inspired instrument behind the Tiny Desk, it had a powerful presence in the room.

Audio Only: Yolanda Kondonassis' Tiny Desk Concert

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Teachers Who Made A Difference: The Origins Of Joyce Yang's Artistry

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Teachers Who Made A Difference: The Origins Of Joyce Yang's Artistry

October 15, 2010 • This week, we're talking about teachers who made a difference. Joyce Yang writes about three very different piano teachers -- one of whom was her aunt. Tell us about your own favorite teachers.

Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata In D Major, K. 492

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History of Western Music

The Class of 1685: Bach, Handel and Scarlatti

December 7, 2004 • In 1685, within a period of eight months, three master composers were born: Scarlatti, Handel and Bach. Although each was extremely influential, they worked in very different ways because of their contrasting demands. Richard Taruskin, discusses the divergent paths of these three men.

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