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Holst’s ‘The Planets’ Was a Hit, and a Team Effort

Gustav Holst composed “The Planets” with crucial help from others. Firsthand accounts and the score reflect how collaborative its creation was.

By Hugh Morris

Classical Music Deaths (Obituaries) Eotvos, Peter (1944- ) Hungary Music Opera

Peter Eotvos, Hungarian Modernist Composer and Conductor, Dies at 80

A tireless advocate of contemporary music, he adapted literary sources both modern and classic, instilling his work with “inimitable character and pathos.”

By A.J. Goldmann

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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now

Julia Perry’s Violin Concerto, a collection of Copland works conducted by Copland and a program of songs by Black composers are among the highlights.

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Classical Music Deaths (Obituaries) Deutsche Grammophon International Chopin Piano Competition Italy La Scala Opera House (Milan, Italy) Pianos Pollini, Maurizio

Maurizio Pollini, Celebrated Pianist Who Defined Modernism, Dies at 82

His recordings of Beethoven and Chopin were hailed as classics, but his technical ability sometimes invited controversy.

By David Allen