Tag: Claudio Abbado
'Classicalite Recording News: Claudio Abbado and Martha Argerich in Two Mozart Piano Concertos for Deutsche Grammophon
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'Title Fight: Armenian Violinist Nikolay Madoyan Performs All Six Paganini Concerti in One Night for Guinness Book of Records
An "Honored Artist of Armenia," Nikolay Madoyan wrote to the Guinness Book of World Records claiming to be the first such fiddler in modern history to perform all six Paganini concerti in one evening (the composer, himself, being exempt). The concert, where Madoyan played each Paganini by heart, was held at the Opera and Ballet National Academic Theater on February 20. -
'Classicalite’s Five Best: Marilyn Horne Recordings
Many happy returns to Marilyn Horne, who turns 80 years young this month! One of the truly iconic singers of the 20th century, the American mezzo may not grace our stages these days, but we have her dozens of recordings to remind us of that great, glorious voice and charismatic personality.
