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MUSIC
Driven into Paradise: Some Notes on Kurt Weill’s Exile in America
After escaping Nazism, the much-acclaimed composer moved away from his German roots to make his mark in a very American field – New...
On Anna Maria della Pietà, a Violin Virtuoso of the 18th Century
For many centuries, opportunities for women to live their lives as professional musicians were scarce. There were, however, exceptions –...
Exploring a Significant Question: Why Do Humans Make Music?
An evolutionary boost, heightened communication, social bonding, or dopamine trigger – figures from Darwin to Wagner have debated music’s...
Tracing the 20th Century Through Music: The Songs of Paul Dessau
What turned a safe, classical composer into a cutting-edge artist? Dessau translated his experiences of war, antisemitism, fascism,...
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