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From Sacile to Symphony Halls: The Fazioli Phenomenon

For Paolo Fazioli, music isn’t just a profession – it’s a calling. In connection with the introduction of Fazioli's new model F198 and the presentation of The Cremona Musica Award 2024, we had the opportunity to get an exclusive interview with the famous instrument creator and award winner. Read more

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perprocrastinate

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Rzewski

on: February 10, 2014, 02:22:02 AM

I listened to his set of variations, The People United Will Never Be Defeated! twice today, and enjoyed every moment of it. I know some people really detest his avant-garde style and atonality, but I find his blending of contemporary and classical styles to be masterful. I also find his musical language to be somewhat humorous in a way, not quite like that of Alkan, but it's really something.

Here's a recording by pianist Ursula Oppens, if anyone's interested.