Jed Distler's Cliburn Blog No 7: reflections on repertoire
- Wednesday, June 8, 2022
As we await the first Semi-final, our correspondent discusses the solo-round repertoire choices
As we await the first Semi-final, our correspondent discusses the solo-round repertoire choices
Follow the prestigious competition with our daily coverage
Our daily blog from the Van Cliburn Competition continues to explore the competitors
Every performance at this year's Cliburn Competition will be covered in daily blogs by Gramophone's resident piano expert, Jed Distler
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Oliver Davis tells us about how the natural world influenced the music on his new album
Britten Sinfonia and Pagrav Dance Company join forces at the Barbican next week to explore this fascinating work afresh
Signing, and nurturing, musicians is as important as ever
The New York Youth Symphony's Music Director introduces his ensemble's new recording
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