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Robert Schumann and the Piano Miniature

Written by Milner Fuller. Posted in Blog

While Beethoven and Schubert are considered transitional composers between the Classical and Romantic Eras, Robert Schumann emerged in the first generation of quintessentially Romantic composers.

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Talking Bach, jazz & the Goldbergs

Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog

Writer, pianist and lecturer Stuart Isacoff joined Lee Clifford to discuss Bach, jazz and the Goldberg Variations in advance of American Pianists Awards winner Dan Tepfer's performance of the piece with added improvisations.

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