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Herbert Howells ‘Elegy’: A Touching Tribute

Herbert Howells: Elegy Context Herbert Norman Howells was born in Lydney, Gloucestershire on 17th October 1892. After beginning to learn piano and organ at home with his parents, Howells continued his musical studies at the prestigious Royal College of Music, London. Here, Howells studied under the likes of Hubert Parry Read more…

By Alex Burns, 4 months2 months ago
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Paul Hindemith ‘Trauermusik’: Music Fit for a King

Paul Hindemith: Trauermusik Context Trauermusik was composed on the 21st January 1936 at very short notice in memory of King George V, who had passed away the previous night. The English translation of the title is ‘Funeral Music’, although it is always known by its German name. On the 19th Read more…

By Alex Burns, 1 year2 months ago
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Nico Muhly ‘Viola Concerto’: A Moment of Magic

Nico Muhly: Viola Concerto Context Nico Muhly (1981-) composed his vivacious Viola Concerto in 2014 due to a joint commission from the Orquesta Nacionales de España, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Festival de Saint Denis and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. It was premiered in February 2015 by the Orquesta Nacionales Read more…

By Alex Burns, 1 year2 months ago
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