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What to make of this dark horse candidate into the Otello sweepstakes? Well, were I to have been in Lisbon in July, 2016, and had

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Among the dozens of “other” composers active during the Viennese classical period was Franz Anton Hoffmeister (1754-1812), who also was an influential music publisher and

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Isbin: Rouse & Tan, Guitar Ctos.10/7 C

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Guitarist Sharon Isbin never has been afraid of new works; indeed, she has commissioned and premiered more new concertos than any other guitarist and has

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by ClassicsToday
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He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related