I love the sound of this orchestra! The strings retain the weight and expressive power traditionally found in Russian orchestras, and the wind and brass, while still distinctive, have become more integrated into the overall sound.
Topics: pletnev, Rachmaninov, ravel

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The International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious piano competitions in the world, taking place in Warsaw since 1927 and held every 5 years since 1955. It is named after the polish Master Federic Chopin.
Topics: animation, bach, ballet, casino, chopin, concert, David Watkins, fantasia, flute, Frédéric Chopin, germany, hayden, jazz, lake, polska

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Cappucilli has many high A naturals on records. I'm sure he could have ventured a high B Flat. The three tenors who re-recorded in the seventies everything that Bergonzi had recorded in the sixties, each had a better tops.
Topics: Alfred Brendel, Bergonzi, Cappuccilli, derek, Don Carlo, flute, opera, Scarlatti, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, verdi

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Zubin Mehta conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) along with 14 year old violinist Viviane Hagner performing a piece by Camille Saint-Saens. This concert was in Tel Aviv in 1990...
Topics: israel, philharmonic, zubin mehta

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Having both won the competition and released his debut album, Paul is exhaustively touring, engaging in live performances in the UK and TV appearances worldwide. For details of live performances, check out his website.
Topics: Aerosmith, Nessun Dorma, opera, Paul Potts, talent

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