classical music
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Formerly the New York Times’s chief classical-music critic and the author of several books on classical music, Mr. Tommasini writes in a nontechnical manner, occasionally sharing information about himself in the process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Dudamel’s fame, moreover, alerted the classical music world around the globe to the rich talent El Sistema has produced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Kossuth's frequencies were instead broadcasting classical music station Bartok Radio, according to AFP news agency.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
When she’s anxious, I can soothe her with classical music or a prerecorded voice note.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
There is another set of names that is commonly used, particularly in classical music, to talk about harmonic relationships.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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