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The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

Written by Jeff Martin

The emerging orchestral canon made it difficult for late nineteenth-century composers to achieve lasting recognition. Hubert Parry faced the additional challenge of living in Britain. The quality...

Posted: July 28, 2021, 11:40 AM

Chiquinha Gonzaga and the Rise of Choro

Written by Jay Fenner

Brazilian Composer Chiquinha Gonzaga was extremely important in establishing the popularity of the music and dance associated with the Brazilian Choro, however her impact is generally overlooked...

Posted: July 28, 2021, 11:38 AM