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2 days ago

Why Bach's music is indestructible, whether on the mandolin, modern piano or soundtracking murder

Bach's music dominates Easter performances, showcasing its emotional depth and resilience through various interpretations.
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1 month ago

Play like a dog biting God's feet': Steven Isserlis on the formidable Gyorgy Kurtag at 100

I was immediately struck by his magnetic intensity, his fierce passion for music and his unique way of speaking English—punctuated by frequent utterances of er-er-er. Many years later, Kurtag was to tell me: 'Stuttering is my natural mode of expression.' He and Marta simply embodied—he still embodies—music. I had never met anyone to whom each note mattered so much.
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