I used to think that acoustic pianos were the only way to go. When you grew up with the magic of playing an inherited grand 1920s Steinway it’s only natural. But when I left home and entered the real world of cramped spaces and high expenses, I realized how far the world of keyboards had come, and how advantageous they can be.
I fell in love with opera thanks to the wonderful spontaneity of my mother on a cold drizzly day in Pittsburgh, PA.
Classical music in America is an exciting kaleidoscope of Western harmonies infused with jazz, blues, spirituals, ragtime, folk and showbiz. There is a wealth of great American classical music + composers to celebrate, and each year I love putting together a playlist and a number of resources to help bring this rich musical heritage to life in our homes!
This year in addition to creating a playlist and a free listening calendar for the month of July, I reviewed some of my favorite books, aimed at instilling a love of American classical music in young people.
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