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On this day of 1989, legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan died of a heart attack at his home in Anif at the age of 81. Now Spinning this great recording of Wagner's opera 'Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg' released in 1971.

Herbert von Karajan

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Good morning  9:32😌❤️

Alone

Just me...❤️

I've always loved Chopin's 1st ballade even though some might say it's over played. but I think it deserves to be revisited all the time because it really has everything you could ask for (magical melodies, emotional climaxes, virtuous challenges..etc)
And yes that's me playing hope you like it😁

On this day of 1993, one of the best operatic basses in history, Boris Christoff, died in Rome, aged 79. Now Spinning his iconic portrayal of King Philip II in Verdi's 'Don Carlo', the 1961 DG record at La Scala, conducted by Gabriele Santini.

Boris Christoff

On this day of 2010, American-born Australian conductor Sir Alan Charles MacLaurin Mackerras died in London at the age of 84. Now Spinning his 2008 Grammy Award Winner for Best Opera Recording 'Hansel & Gretel' with the Philharmonia Orchestra, sung in English.

Sir Charles Mackerras

On this day of 1976, Russian-British conductor Vasily Eduardovich Petrenko was born. Now Spinning the NAXOS boxset with Shostakovich's symphonies so that you select the one that you like most. Petrenko conducts the Royal Liverpool PO.

Vasily Petrenko

I absolutely love this song!! I could say it’s one my favorites songs of all time!! It’s so nostalgic for me!

“River Flow in You” by Yiruma

On this day of 1937, Vladimir Ashkenazy was born in Gorky. Now Spinning Beethoven sonatas no. 21, 23 and 14: "Waldstein", "Appassionata" and "Moonlight".

Vladimir Ashkenazy

On this day of 1818, Charles Gounod was born in Paris. Now Spinning his opera 'Roméo et Juliette'. Michel Plasson conducts the Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse in this 1998 recording. Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna sing the leading roles.

Charles Gounod

On this day of 1975, Danish violinist and conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider was born in Copenhagen. Now Spinning Mozart's 1st, 2nd and 3rd violin concerto with the LSO.

Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider

Good night to all classical music lovers

On this day of 2018, British composer of contemporary classical music and conductor Oliver Knussen died at 66. Now Spinning a compilation of his works released in 2012 and conducted by the composer himself.

Oliver Knussen

On this day of 1756, Joseph Martin Kraus, aka 'the Swedish Mozart', was born in Miltenberg am Main. Now Spinning the Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment conducted by Anthony Halstead playing his symphonies.

Joseph Martin Kraus

On this day of 1933, English classical guitarist and lutenist Julian Alexander Bream was born in Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire. Now Spinning his 1964 Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. Enjoy 'An Evening of Elizabethan Music' with the Julian Bream Consort.

Julian Bream

On this day of 1987, pianist Khatia Buniatishvili was born in Batumi, Georgia. Now Spinning Rachmaninoff's piano concertos no.2 and no.3. Paavo Järvi conducts the Czach PO.

Khatia Buniatishvili

SOFT BLOOM, STRONG SOUL
Grace in Silence, power within

Wearing my favorite turban...

Radiance is not found in bottle, but in the gentle touch of nature.

Embrace Nature

Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Op. 20, act 2: No. 10, scene. Moderato 

One of my favorite classical song I listened to.  What is your favorite classical song?

Have you listened to?

A collection of sonatas for fortepiano by the romantic author himself!

Did you know that E.T.A. Hoffmann composed music?

Good morning classical music lovers, here's a rendition you don't want to miss courtesy of @joshuadomfeh
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Clair de Lune (with a lush twist)

Just be you..❤️

On this day of 1759, George Frideric Handel died in London. Now Spinning his opera 'Tamerlano' with the Orchestra of Patras conducted by Georges Petrou.

George Frederic Handel

On this day of 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach. Now Spinning Matthäuspassion, BWV 244. Frans Brüggen conducts the Orchestra of the 18th century, the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and the Boys Choir of St. Bavo Cathedral, Haarlem, in this 1998 recording.

Johann Sebastian Bach

It’s finally finished

On this day of 1893, the great Andrés Segovia Torres was born in Linares, Spain. Here is a recent long compilation of his recordings by Deutsche Grammophon.

Andrés Segovia

When personal conflicts go viral, the line between accountability and harassment becomes blurred

Private Betrayal, Public Exposure

On this day of 1810, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola. Here is a rare recording: his Études Op.10 and Op.25 recorded by Maurizio Pollini in 1960, famously withdrawn by the pianist and remained unreleased until 2011.

Frédéric Chopin

Paganini's (& Co.) caprices by the Gramophone's Young Artist of 2025, Spanish violinist María Dueñas. The record received the Gramophone's Instrumental Award of 2025.

My best classical records of 2025

Now Spinning the best (in my humble opinion) recording of J S Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, with Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting Vienna Concentus Musicus and Arnold Schoenberg Chorus.

Christmas Oratorio

No makeup, no false eyelashes, no painted brows, just real lips, real skin, and the quiet strength of being unapologetically yourself. Rising with messy hair in the early morning without disguise.

Messy hair, morning rise, strength in simplicity...

On this day of 1827, Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna, aged 56. Instead of any of his symphonies,  Now Spinning on my CD player his complete music for piano and violoncello with Hungarian pianist András Schiff and Hungarian cellist Miklós Perényi.

Ludwig van Beethoven

On this day 1945, cellist Jacqueline Mary du Pré was born in Oxford. I recommend that you listen to her iconic 1965 recording of Elgar's Cello Concerto in e minor op.85, with Sir John Barbirolli conducting the London Sympgony Orchestra.

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Herbert von Karajan

❤️🤍Divine...

Good morning 9:32😌❤️

Alone

Just me...❤️

I've always loved Chopin's 1st ballade even though some might say it's over played. but I think it deserves to be revisited all the time because it really has everything you could ask for (magical melodies, emotional climaxes, virtuous challenges..etc) And yes that's me playing hope you like it😁

Compatibility isn't about finding the "perfect" person

Metal Fans 🤘💀🤘

Milky Coffee on a Rainy Day

Classical Nerd 🤓

Hello! First time posting here I'm Hani, a classical pianist. Looking forward to meeting all classical music enthusiasts out here 🤍

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