Richard Strauss (1864-1949) is widely considered the ‘last’ of the great composers. Strauss’ presentation of the Silver Rose from Der Rosenkavalier captures operatic grandeur at its best, both musically as well as on stage where eighteenth century Viennese opulence is front and center.
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Professor Naomi Feldman has served at the highest levels of government in both the United States and Israel. In a wide-ranging interview, Feldman outlines the pressure points for the U.S. and Israeli economies, respectively.
Maestra Gemma New, who believes that a young conductor should embrace many different styles, considers it as her responsibility to introduce audiences to contemporary classical music.
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Learn how J. Karl Voglmayr pursued his passion for historic preservation and restored the dilapidated National Park Seminary in Maryland, United States, to its former glory.
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