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22d
Gramophone Awards 2026
NowSpinning my preferred recording for the Early Music Award. The Choir of New College Oxford conducted by Robert Quinney performs works by the British Renaissance composer William Mundy.
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2026 discoveries - 3rd semester
Now Spinning the record 'In Search Of...' by clarinetist, composer, and educator Virginia MacDonald. Together with Geoffrey Keezer (p), Ira Coleman (b), Curtis Nowosad (d) and Laura Anglade's vocals.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
On this day of 1872, British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was born at Down Ampney, Gloucestershire. Now Spinning his 4th Symphony paired with 'Flos Campi', a suite for solo viola, small chorus, and small orchestra.
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Gramophone Awards 2026
My preference for the best Contemporary Music record is the Now Spinning 2nd symphony and concerto for orchestra by British composer Huw Watkins. Sir Mark Elder conducts Manchester's orchestra, the Hallé.
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Alexander Zemlinsly
On this day of 1871, Austrian composer, conductor, and teacher Alexander von Zemlinsky was born in Vienna. Now Spinning the Smetana Trio performing his piano trio in d minor, op.3.
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This confirms I listen to far too many soundtracks...
BUT UMMET TAKES FIRST PLACE! Because of one track alone - Era. Waited ALL YEAR for it with a little 30-second short on repeat for HOURS. So when it came out? Yeah, that baby went on repeat for a record-breaking 80+ hours and I didn't bat an eyelid. Danced every second of it, too (except when I was… read more
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Should I stay in or out
Finished 60% of my homework. Thinking of doing some errands but strangely I feel sad today. I’m bonding quite nicely with my tarot her name is Odette. 🦢 Tchaikovsky was always my favorite composer.
11mo
Jodhaa Akbar (movie) - Mulumathy (song)
Tamil version, because I prefer it to the original.. Directed and composed by none other than the Tamil legend : A.R. Rahman. Sung by Srinivas, and, apparently, both A.R. Rahman (composer) and Na. Muthukumar (lyricist) are also on vocals but I can't hear them.
4mo
New here 💖
Hi :-) I'm Taylor, 33, non-binary masc presenting, autistic, and I'm a chef, opera singer and music composer! Nice to meet you.
8mo
John Williams, composer of "Jurassic Park", "Star Wars" and "Harry Potter", has just turned 94.
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John Kander
On this day of 1927, composer John Kander was born in Kansas City. Now Spinning the original soundtrack of the musical "Cabaret" from 1972, directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, starring Liza Minnelli and Joel Gray.
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Alfred Schnittke
On this day of 1993, composer Alfred Schnittke died in Hamburg at the age of 63. Now Spinning his 1985 choir concerto scored for "A cappella" chorus. Stefan Parkman conducts the Danish National Symphony Choir.
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Jeff Coffin
On this day of 1956, American saxophonist, composer, and educator Jeff Coffin was born. Now Spinning his 2022 album Between Dreaming and Joy, nominated for Grammy, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
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🎧💔😔
Life is much like a piece of music. Sometimes its rhythm becomes fast, and sometimes it slows down; at times it fills us with joy through cheerful melodies, while at other moments it invites us to reflect through sorrowful notes. Every person is the composer of their own life, and every step they… read more
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John Corigliano
On this day of 1938, American composer of contemporary music John Corigliano was born in NY. Here is a record with his 2nd Symphony and the suite from film score 'The Red Violin'. Yuli Turovski conducts I Musici de Montréal.
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Zbigniew Preisner
On this day of 1955, Polish film score composer Zbigniew Preisner was born in Bielsko-Biała. Now Spinning the #ost from Krzysztof Kieślowski's trilogy 'Trois couleurs: Bleu, Blanc, Rouge'.
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Jazz Performance
I am a jazz pianist and composer
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Carlo Gesualdo
On this day of 1566,Italian nobleman and composer Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, was born most likely at Venosa. I recommend listening to his 3rd and 4th books of MAdrigals with Les Arts Florissants conducted by Paul Agnew.
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Kamasi Washington
On this day of 1981, American jazz saxophonist and composer Kamasi Tii Washington was born in Los Angeles. Enjoy his 3 hour long 2015 album 'The Epic'.
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2026 discoveries - 2nd semester
Now Spinning a 75-minute chamber opera by composer Ray Lustig and librettist Matthew Doherty dedicated to Hungarian medical doctor Ignaz Semmelweis who was an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures.
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Isaac Stern
On this day of 1920, violinist Isaac Stern was born in Krzemieniec, Poland. Now Spinning a collection with works by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.
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Classical music
Who’s your favorite composer?
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
On this day of 1875, British composer and conductor Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was born in Holborn, London. Now Spinning the Nash ensemble, performing his piano quintet in G minor Op.1 and the clarinet quintet in F# minor Op.10 .
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Frederick Delius
On this day of 1934, English composer Frederick Theodore Albert Delius died at 72. Now Spinning recordings from 2001 of works to quite specific Norwegian stimuli. Bo Holten conducts the Aarhus SO.
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Brandee Younger
On this day of 1983, American harpist, composer, and educator Brandee Younger was born in Hempstead, NY. Now Spinning her 2023 album 'Brand New Life'.
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Pēteris Vasks
On this day of 1946, Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks was born. Now spinning his 1st violin concerto for "Distant Light" and his 1st Symphony "Voices" for string orchestra with Kremerata Baltica.
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Osmo Vänskä
On this day of 1953, Finnish clarinetist, conductor and composer Osmo Vänskä was born in Sääminki. Now Spinning the 2005 World premiere recording of the concerto for flute and orchestra by Kalevi Aho. Vänskä conducts the Lahti SO. Sharon Bezaly is the soloist.
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Jan Ladislav Dussek
On this day of 1760, Czech composer Jan Ladislav Dussek was born. A characteristic examplen of his work is his Messe Solemnelle in G major. Richard Egarr conducts the Academy of Ancient Music.
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Léo Delibes
On this day 1891, French romantic composer Léo Delibes died at his home in Paris after a sudden collapse shortly before his 55th birthday. I recommend his opera 'Lakmé' starring Natalie Dessay. It includes on of the best known operatic melodies: the flower duet.
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Night song
John Field was one of the first composers to write Nocturnes. This genre is more famous today through the composer, Fryderyck Chopin, whose works are much more frequently played. (edited)
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Jacques Ibert
On this day 1962, French composer Jacques Ibert died in Paris aged 71. On my record plyer now spinning his 1st opera 'Persée et Andromède' which premiered in 1921, with Yann Beuron and Annick Massis in the title roles.
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Gustav Holst
On this day of 1934, English composer Gustav Holst died. Now Spinning one of the best recordings of 'The Planets' from 1971. Sir Adrian Boult conducts the LSO.
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Iannis Xenakis
On this day 2004, Iannis Xenakis died in Paris aged 79. If your ears are brave enough, I recommend his chamber music performed by the Arditti quartet. I was fortunate enough to experience a live performance of Tetras, Tetora and Ikhoor, in 1992 in Delphi, with the composer present among the… read more
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Michael Nyman
On this day of 1944, English composer Michael Nyman was born. He was written classical works and film scores. Enjoy the music from the 1993 Academy Award winning film 'The Piano".
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My best jazz albums of 2025
Now Spinning 'Ride into the Sun' by pianist, composer, and arranger Brad Mehldau.
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7mo
Vangelis
On this day of 1943, Greek composer Vangelis was born. Now Spinning the music from the film 'Blade Runner'. One of the best movies of my youth. One of the best soundtracks ever.
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Christophe Rousset
On this day of 1961, French harpsichordist and conductor Christophe Rousset was born. Now Spinning 'Les Nations', a vast project of extended trio sonatas by French Baroque composer François Couperin.
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Oliver Knussen
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.
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Witold Lutosławski
On this day 1994, Polish composer and conductor Witold Roman Lutosławski died in Warsaw aged 81. Now spinning on my CD player his cello concerto with soloist, Swiss cellist Christian Poltéra.
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Pieter Hellendaal
On this day of 1721, Dutch composer, organist and violinist Pieter Hellendaal was born in Rotterdam. He lived 47 years of his life in England. Now spinning his 'Cambridge Sonatas'.
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