Marc-André Hamelin is recognized the world over for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique. This fascinating program features contrasting works by Ives, Schumann and ...

Ravel's Bolero is a composition that rose from the depths of nonchalant dismissal by Ravel's contemporaries to being one of the few truly recognizable melodies in classical music. Sadly, you rarely ...

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