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Archive: November 2018 (2 Posts)

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The Musical Life and Legacy of Artur Schnabel

Posted by: Paul Sommerfeld

Renowned pianist Artur Schnabel is best known for his recordings of a complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonatas, which he recorded from 1932-1935. His recording, the first ever made of the complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 sonatas, to this day places him at the forefront of interpreting the composer’s piano works. Schnabel’s son …

Posted in: Composers, Concerts and Events, Musicians, Special Collections

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Musical Leftovers

Posted by: Paul Sommerfeld

Ever since I was little, one of the joys of Thanksgiving has been the leftovers in the days that follow. Who doesn’t like a Cajun turkey sandwich with some stuffing and mashed potatoes on the side? Some leftovers even get better with age, as the flavors become richer. Over this past Thanksgiving, I started thinking …

Posted in: Holidays, Special Collections