Itzhak Perlman performs John Williams's Cadenza and Variations from Fiddler on the Roof, with the LA Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel in 2014.
The violinist has recorded a special bonus track for the 2016 Broadway cast recording of Fiddler on the Roof, again arranged by the film composer.
Read: Never practise for more than five hours per day, says violinist Itzhak Perlman
Jon Boden explains the difficulties of finding an authentic playing style for traditional English tunes
For Amandine Beyer and her Gli Incogniti period ensemble, the string symphonies of C.P.E. Bach represented an opportunity to record difficult but exhilarating repertoire. Charlotte Gardner recalls attending the 2019 sessions, as the album nears its release following Covid-19 delays
’We’ll Never Let You Down’ brings together music by three Dutch composers
Every day at 11.30am, throughout the month of December, Dextra Musica are sending a small advent greeting, featuring instruments from its collection, at: www.klassiskkarantene.no/ julekalender Today’s greeting comes from Sonoko Miriam Welde and Dextra’s Gagliano violin.
This month saw violinist Eleanor Corr win the Gold Medal and first prize of the Royal Overseas League Annual Music Competition, receiving £20,000. This is the first violinist to win the top award since 2016. In this video, Corr plays Grieg’s Violin Sonata for the competition final.
Directed by Lexi Kiddo, ‘The Spell The Promise’ plays like a contemporary fairytale. The performance partners Gareth Davies (Principal Flute, London Symphony Orchestra) with dancers Faye Stoeser and Salomé Pressac, responding to composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman’s new and original composition. This is the second of two films ...
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