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interview   |  November 3, 2009

‘Twelve’ by Sulaiman Zai

Part of our ensemble is a group of young violinists. In the past when I’ve written for them, I’ve made their music kind of rhythmic and lively. But, one of the older players suggested that I give them something with a little more meat, more opportunity to draw sound from their instruments.

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Featured Classical Recordings

CD review  |  November 2, 2009

Sarasate: Virtuoso Violin Works

Playwright and music critic George Bernard Shaw wrote of Pablo de Sarasate that he “left criticism miles behind him,” and by all contemporary accounts the Spanish violin virtuoso was unique. In this week’s featured recording violinists Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony pay homage to the great Sarasate with a collection of his most outstanding works.

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Opera

review  |  October 26, 2009

‘Romeo et Juliette’ Opens At IU Opera

The IU Opera Theater’s Romeo et Juliette is a delightful production with plenty of lovely music, romance, action and even some very funny moments.

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