Music
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The little ghost who gifted Coltrane, Parker, Getz, Coleman, and Rollins
Antoine-Joseph Sax was born on this day in 1814, in Dinant (Netherlands, today Belgium) to Charles-Joseph Sax, and Marie-Joseph Masson, both instrument designers of traditional instruments. Adolphe, as he was called, began making his own instruments, entering two flutes and a clarinet into a competition by the age of 15. Subsequently he studied both instruments,…
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Prince Igor, opera by Alexander Borodin
Composed and written by Alexander Borodin (1833-1887), adapted from the ancient Russian epic The Lady of Igor’s Host, the opera was completed posthumously by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov, and premiered on November 4 1890, at the Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg. Join us today — November 4th — in celebration, listening to the complete work…
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“Norma” — the opera by Vincenzo Bellini, in celebration of his birth
Listen with us, Nov. 3 (Bellini’s date of birth) at 7pm EST, in the Aristipposian Poet Club, on Clubhouse.
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Wednesday Woman — Lili Boulanger, composer
Wednesday Woman is a new weekly series on Clubhouse, aiming to shine the light on women who for centuries have influenced, caressed, and inspired us with music, words, and thoughts. Join us on November 3, at 4pm EST, in the Aristipposian Poet Club, on Clubhouse, as we listen to a selection of pieces composed by…
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“Wednesday Woman” coming soon!
To shine the light on women who for centuries have influenced, caressed, and inspired with music, words, and thoughts, Wednesday Woman is a new weekly series on Clubhouse, at The Aristipposian Poet Club. Herewith you are invited to the first rooms, dedicated to the following women: NOVEMBER3. Lili Boulanger —- composer, *Aug 21 189310. Fanny…
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