Exclusive Interview: Krzysztof Penderecki and Conductor Jan Bubák

The legendary composer Krzysztof Penderecki visited the Czech city of Olomouc on

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Musica Florea and the Hartig Ensemble To Perform Beethoven’s Only Ballet

The celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday haven’t quite ended. On July 18th,

Arkadij Volodos at the Firkušný Festival: A Master of Miniature, Mood, and Character

For many lovers of the piano, the very name Arcadi Volodos dilates