Meet Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
I am Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, born in Venice in the year 1678. From my earliest days the violin was my companion, though I was destined also for the Church. They called me Il Prete Rosso — the Red Priest — for my hair as much as for my cassock. Yet it was music, not the pulpit, that became my true ministry.
Meet George Frideric Handel
I have written music for kings and for coronations, but also music for the people — music that can be sung, played, and celebrated by all. If I may say so, my aim has always been to stir both the ear and the soul.
Meet Johann Sebastian Bach
I was born on March 31, 1685 in Eisenach, a small town in Germany. Music ran in my family for generations. My father, uncles, and cousins were all musicians. So, it was only natural that I too would dedicate my life to music.
Featured New Release: MICROVIDS from Navona Records
Navona Records’ statement says, “When the world is shrouded in darkness, the smallest flashes of light can seem as bright as the sun. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, composer Stefania de Kenessey sought to illuminate the future for young musicians and penned MICROVIDS, a modern take on Bartók’s Mikrokosmos. The 19 impactful and emotionally uplifting piano miniatures are accompanied by short, hopeful poems, which match the music’s goal of inspiring the next generation of musicians.”
Classical Archives Interviews American Composer and Pianist Talon Smith on the Occasion of His Debut Release on Navona Records
Classical Archives is pleased to present this interview with the remarkable young pianist and composer Talon Smith on the occasion of the release of his first CD, Talon Smith; Debut. On this new release from Navona, Talon plays his Sonata in C Minor, Op. 2 in and his 24 Preludes, Op. 1.
Composer Rory Bricca Discusses His New Work, Active Galactic Nuclei
A young composer named Rory Bricca has been attracting attention for his fresh and innovative work. Our Editor in Chief Barry Lenson recently recorded an interview with Rory, in which he discussed his background, current projects, as well as the genesis of his ambitious work Active Galactic Nuclei.
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