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WWII America’s historical myths

https://youtu.be/JSJA5KzUSOk?si=v09ASMKrFV068qwF Was World War II really a “good war?” In this roundtable session, historians debate America’s various contested memories of World War II, from the still-popular view of the “good war” to other alternative memories presented at home and abroad. How was the notion of the “good war” shaped during the war and afterwards? Chair:…… Continue reading WWII America’s historical myths

Meng Su – CLASSICAL GUITAR – Live from St. Mark’s, San Francisco – Omni Foundation

https://youtu.be/Sw6NK9MqqU4 Meng Su’s performance in front of a live audience at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, San Francisco on September 17th, 2021. FULL CONCERT PROGRAM: Cinco Piezas by Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) I. Campero II. Romantico III. Acentuado – – -Three Pieces for Guitar by Marc Neikrug (b. 1946) I. Quasi una Cadenza. II. Romanza III. Toccata…… Continue reading Meng Su – CLASSICAL GUITAR – Live from St. Mark’s, San Francisco – Omni Foundation

BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU – final round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)

https://youtu.be/UcOjKXIR8Iw https://youtu.be/PTYz9c24Wqo On the eve of the 18th International Chopin Competition, tonebase Head of Piano Ben Laude interviews Garrick Ohlsson – the only American to ever win gold in Warsaw. Ben asks Garrick what Chopin would have thought of the competition that bears his name, before reflecting on his victory in 1970 and previewing this year’s competition.  https://youtu.be/mvPSYXTl2-Q Garrick Ohlsson at the 1970 International…… Continue reading BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU – final round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)

Heifetz and the Tchaikovsky Concerto

https://youtu.be/HMRYcj0ruQw …Heifetz and the Tchaikovsky Concerto were a match made in heaven. The great violinist’s blend of urgency and suavity, and his ability to make every filigreed note speak without relying on musical compromises, made him an ideal interpreter… For more refer to the superb material: https://stringsmagazine.com/essential-historical-recordings-jascha-heifetz/