For eight decades, the Cheltenham Music Festival has been a cornerstone of Britain’s classical music calendar, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. This storied festival has built its reputation not only by presenting world-class performances but also by championing new works from internationally renowned composers. The festival’s commitment to contemporary music was READ MORE

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Ming, a Music and Philosophy student at the University of Pittsburgh, used our cello lesson time this week to videotape an interview for his “Music Culture and History” course. The class explores classical concerts in Pittsburgh and discusses performances around the world. The group attended Madama Butterfly at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center, and much of this READ MORE

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Sonja Thoms is expanding the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s community presence through an innovative outreach strategy. Building on her decades of experience with the League of American Orchestras, Thoms recently established the WSO Community Choir, which will make its debut performing alongside the Symphony this season. Her plans include bringing the established Wheeling Youth Orchestra under READ MORE

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Live music is increasing in our post-covid world. Gen Z-ers are outpacing Millenials for the first time as ticket buyers. It’s an exciting time to be a professional musician, and Juan Jaramillo gives us a look at the Candlelight concerts featuring classical musicians. More in the show notes at https://accelerandocast.com/show_notes/

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Beethoven became gravely ill in the Spring of 1825. When he recovered he continued writing his fifteenth String Quartet. This third movement gives us special insight into Beethoven’s belief that he dodged death for at least a few years. Sean Neukom finds Beethoven’s use of Renaissance and Baroque compositional styles another indication that Beethoven was READ MORE

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People often get a repulsion to sounds. Chalk, dentist drills, even bagpipes. Is this the same as Misophonia? What about ASMR: is it a subset of Misophonia? Today we find out. More in the show notes at https://accelerandocast.com/show_notes/

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