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10/29/2025

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Does the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk and performance, violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of A...

10/27/2024

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An unknown work in the composer’s hand has emerged in a New York museum, the first such find in more than a half century. The pianist Lang Lang plays it here.

07/26/2024

Once in awhile I read an essay that makes me wish the store was still open so I would have someone to discuss it with. This is one.
Enjoy.

So-called ‘classical’ music was as revolutionary as the modern novel in its storytelling, harmony and depth

05/05/2024

02/27/2022

La Capella Reial De Catalunya & Le Concert des Nations - Jordi Savall.

06/09/2021

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our good friend and Musical Director, Val Phillips. Val is well known throughout Humboldt County as a Conductor, a Hornist, and a tremendous resource and wealth of knowledge for anyone needing advice about all of the aspects of making music. He had a long career as Professor of Music, Department Chair, and Dean at Humboldt State University.

He had a longstanding interest in music as an essential element of the community that surrounded HSU. He led the HSU chamber music workshops, and he was a cofounder of the Chamber Players of the Redwoods. In his retirement, he coached individuals and ensembles large and small. He encouraged all of us to strive to improve our skill as musicians. He clearly loved music, and he loved the people who made music with him.

We were fortunate to have captured his interest for the last several years. He attended our rehearsals regularly and offered advice and guidance whenever he suspected we had the patience to listen. He helped us to improve our overall sense of being an orchestral ensemble. He gently coached and encouraged us as we struck out on our own to become an independent non-profit organization. We are grateful to have been his friends, and we will miss him.

06/01/2021

Résumé :Pour retrouver Eurydice, disparue le jour de leurs noces, le chanteur Orphée part séduire les Enfers de son art divin. Ce sont ses plaintes qui conva...

04/29/2021

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A collaboration between a cattle farmer and a Danish music training program brings regular recitals to pampered livestock.

04/08/2021

More signs of normalcy returning.