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Meet the musician: Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop, conductor
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Meet the musician: Marin Alsop

The internationally recognised conductor recommends pieces for classical music newcomers in this short 2022 interview.

Who is composer Claude Vivier?
Claude Vivier, composer
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Who is composer Claude Vivier?

Introducing the Canadian composer Claude vivier; the most famous composer you’ve never heard of.

Who is Meredith Monk?
Meredith Monk & Bang on a Can singing
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Who is Meredith Monk?

An introduction to a woman of many talents; the American composer, performer, director, vocalist, filmmaker, and choreographer Meredith Monk.

Claire Chase and Density 2036
Flute player Claire Chase
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Claire Chase and Density 2036

Take a closer look at the flautist and composer’s extraordinary Density 2036 project.

GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews and SoundState
George Barton and Siwan Rhys of GBSR Duo stand outside in front of a stone wall
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GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews and SoundState

George Barton and Siwan Rhys, aka GBSR Duo, discuss their partnership and their appearance with Eva-Maria Houben at 2022’s SoundState

Tamara Stefanovich: 6 things... on what it means to be a Yugoslav pianist
A woman wearing a black trench coat, leaning on a short wall with her eyes closed, and the wind blowing her hair back.
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Tamara Stefanovich: 6 things... on what it means to be a Yugoslav pianist

The pianist, born in Belgrade, then of Yugoslavia, explores how it feels to be from a country that no longer exists.

Meet the musician: Isata Kanneh-Mason
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason sitting next to a grand piano.
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Meet the musician: Isata Kanneh-Mason

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason gives a short interview on her musical interests and what she’d change about classical concerts.

Stephen Hough: 6 things… I love about Chopin
Stephen Hough, piano
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Stephen Hough: 6 things… I love about Chopin

The classical pianist shares the reasons he is a major admirer of Polish composer, Frédéric Chopin.

Patricia Kopatchinskaja: 6 things… one should consider in making music
Patricia Kopatchinskaja with a violin on her back in a forest
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Patricia Kopatchinskaja: 6 things… one should consider in making music

The award-winning violinist shares some of her classical music wisdom.

Meet the musician: Colin Currie
Colin Currie, musician
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Meet the musician: Colin Currie

The solo percussionist and recitalist discusses what he would change about classical concerts in this short interview from 2021.

Meet the musician: Stephen Hough
Stephen Hough, pianist
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Meet the musician: Stephen Hough

Stephen Hough, the British-Australian pianist and composer, explains his love of the ‘adventure’ of classical music concerts.

Who is conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali?
Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali
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Who is conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali?

The latest Finnish conducting talent from a seemingly never-ending production line, the percussionist and conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.