classical music

INTERVIEW classical music : 2Cellos: Slovenian-Croatian duo who were 'playing Bach in churches for grannies'

2Cellos: Slovenian-Croatian duo who were 'playing Bach in churches for grannies'

Once upon a time Stjepan Hauser and Luka Šulić were rivals. It wasn't long before the EU-Balkan duo decided to unlock horns. Meet the happy, handsome cello players from Pula and Maribor, most famous for playing a stand-off, stunning version of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal, touring with Elton John and making it to the US

by Jaša Pipan @ // 22/03/12

classical music, music, bands, slovenia, united kingdom, croatia, concerts

PORTRAIT classical music : Olivia Pedroli: 'Icelanders are lucky to come from a country so far from everything'

Olivia Pedroli: 'Icelanders are lucky to come from a country so far from everything'

From her beginnings in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Olivia’s talent led her to Reykjavik where she has bloomed under the mentorship of Bjôrk’s producer. Coming out of her trance, Olivia guides us through the mélange of folk, classical and experimental influences that make up her new album 'The Den'. Will you come in?

by Emmanuel Haddad @ // 07/12/10

classical music, switzerland, music, björk, folk music, iceland, culture

FOCUS classical music : A cultural cacophony; international festival in Germany

A cultural cacophony; international festival in Germany

'Beirut? Isn't that in the near East?' You frequently hear this question when telling European friends about the Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth. Has anyone other than avowed Wagner admirers heard of this small town deep in the franconian province?

by Lilian Maria Pithan @ // 24/08/09

classical music, music, festivals, theatre, dance, palestine occupied territory, israel

INTERVIEW classical music : Iva Bittová: ‘Czech politicians only think about becoming famous’

Iva Bittová: ‘Czech politicians only think about becoming famous’

But the violinist, singer and actress loves Obama. Daughter of a Slovak mother and Moravian father, she recently moved to New York from the Czech Republic. At fifty, she embodies a type of music which is sophisticated, warm and popular

by Mattia Bergamini @ // 18/12/08

classical music, music, pop music, repubblica ceca, folk music, women, culture

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