Claude Debussy, now known for his experimental and influential compositions, was breaking free of traditional methods even at a young age. A pupil at the Paris Conservatory for 12 years beginning at the age of 11, Debussy was “a little backward in the rudiments” that were taught. Though he was heavily impacted by Wagner at ...
When it comes to music, Germans don’t like to do anything halfway. And when it comes to music in Berlin, things just start getting excessive. Take opera, for instance. There is many an important city out there that takes great pride in its opera house. Berlin does, too. Only Berlin enjoys the privilege of being ...
In December of 2001, after over 20 years of providing the South Florida market with its only major classical music outlet, WTMI-FM (93.1) changed its format and call letters only one year after Cox Radio bought the station from Marlin Broadcasting. Initially, the station’s new owners hadn’t hinted that there would be any such switch, ...
The term absolute music causes much debate and confusion in music circles, at least partly because the word absolute, which suggests rigidity or detachment from external references, seems out of place in an art whose effectiveness depends so heavily on individual interpretations, not only those of performers but also those of listeners. Absolute music is ...
Northeast Ohio comes alive in 2006 with new music venues and shows. By most accounts, Youngstown, the forgotten city, is coming alive. The cultural presence is growing in town where the steel mills have rusted away. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Pittsburgh or Cleveland and enjoy a great ...
