Posted inClassical Music Darmstadt International Music Institute Nono, Luigi At 100, Luigi Nono Remains a Radical, Urgent Composer Born 100 years ago, Nono composed music that demands attention, with a political fervor that remains as essential today as it was in his time. Posted by By Mark Berry
Posted inComputer and Video Games Content Type: Personal Profile Donkey Kong Country (Video Game) Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddys Kong Quest (Video Game) Music Nintendo Co Ltd Rare Wise, David The Man Behind the Legendary Donkey Kong Country Soundtracks David Wise turbocharged the Super Nintendo for scores inspired by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Prokofiev, Duran Duran and more. Posted by By Darryn King
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Posted inClassical Music Ma, Yo-Yo Merci (Album) Stott, Kathryn Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott Wrap Up a Partnership With Thanks After 40 years of musical collaborations, this cellist and pianist have recorded their final album together, “Merci.” Posted by By David Allen