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Deutsche Grammophon is classical music.
Berlin, Germany
Joined April 2009
It fills us with incredible sadness that Seiji Ozawa – one of the greatest musical minds of our time and ultimate master of sensuous sound – has passed. His rich and lasting recording legacy on Deutsche Grammophon has spanned over half a century, featured leading orchestras
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🎉 Join us in celebrating the legend that is Martha Argerich on her birthday. 🎧 Listen to a selection of her Beethoven interpretations:
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“We are in disbelief and mourning as we learn the terribly sad news about Maurizio Pollini’s passing. One of the truly great and groundbreaking musicians of our time has left us. His achievements in the field of modernist and contemporary music as well as in the classical and
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🥰 The sublime beauty of Artur Rubinstein interpreting Beethoven. 📺 Watch the full concert on @stageplusmusic at
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Today we celebrate the birthday of none other than 'Wunderkind' Wolfang Amadeus Mozart - the most performed, the most mythologised and the most popular of composers. 🎧 Celebrate his extraordinary talent with our 'Best Of' playlist:
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Happy International Star Wars Day! Enjoy legendary composer John Williams conducting the @Vienna_Phil in the 'Imperial March' from Star Wars: #Maythe4th
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Today we remember Herbert von Karajan, who passed away #onthisday in 1989. He defined the art of conducting throughout his long career. What is your favorite Karajan recording? Let us know in the comments!
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Listen to @YujaWang performing Rachmaninov's arrangement of the Scherzo from Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. It's the pre-release track from the pianist's upcoming @VerbierFestival Gold album. 🎧 →
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🎉 Happy birthday, Johannes Brahms! .What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments!.🎧 Here our picks:
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Today we celebrate the birthday of none other than 'Wunderkind' Wolfang Amadeus Mozart - the most performed, the most mythologised, the most deconstructed, and the most popular of composers. 🎧 Celebrate his talent with our 'Best Of' playlist:
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🎉 Happy birthday Richard Wagner! .What is your favorite work by him? Let us know in the comments. In the meantime, listen to our picks 👉
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A living legend of film music, @official_joeh directs the @viennasymphony in a concert of some of his best-known film scores, including many for Studio Ghibli. Filmed in late March 2023, this concert premieres on June 17 on @stageplusmusic 📺 →
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🎉 Join us in celebrating the legend that is Martha Argerich on her birthday. 🎧 Listen to a selection of her Beethoven interpretations:
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Phonometrician, gymnopedist, surrealist, eccentric, theatre lover, minimalist, cabaret pianist, composer of beloved melodies: Erik Satie was born #onthisday in 1866. 🎧 Celebrate with us and listen to his great recordings:
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🎉 Happy birthday @GustavoDudamel!.Join us in celebrating him and listen to his 'Best of' playlist. 🎧 →
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Seiji Ozawa, one of the greatest musical minds of our time, was born #onthisday in 1935. Celebrate his life today with our compilation of his great recordings. 🎧→
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🎉Happy birthday John Williams! Celebrate by listening to his brand new album 'The Berlin Concert', recorded with the @BerlinPhil. #johnwilliams90.🎧 →
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For the first pre-release track from his upcoming album, Albrecht Mayer chose one of Bach's most famous pieces, the Air from the Orchestral Suite No. 3. 🎧 Listen now:
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. Perhaps more than any other composer, Bach’s music has the power to affect our lives. Discover his works 👉
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🎉 Happy birthday Leonard Bernstein! .A musical titan of the 20th century as a composer, conductor and communicator, he was one of the most astonishing and dazzling personalities in the world of classical music. 🎧 Listen to his legendary recordings:
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🎉 Join us in celebrating Martha Argerich on her birthday. She played her first piece on piano a few months before her 3rd birthday and now is one of the most charismatic of all classical artists. 🎧 Listen to a selection of her Beethoven interpretations:
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Today we celebrate Igor Stravinsky's birthday! During the course of a long career, the composer expressed himself through an astonishingly wide variety of music. 🎧 Discover it here:
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Deutsche Grammophon, the world’s oldest and best-known classical label celebrates its 120th birthday today! We thank you for your continuous support – on to the next 120 years!
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Composer and conductor Gustav Mahler was born #onthisday in 1860. In his works, he bridged the 19th-century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. Celebrate with us and listen to his legendary recordings. 🎧 →
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#Onthisday in 1750, Johann Sebastian Bach passed away. The great German composer’s immense catalogue of works continues to invite new interpretations. Discover his music:
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Join us in celebrating Schubert's genius on the anniversary of his birth by listening to @GoerneMatthias's latest Schubert album. 🎧 Listen now:
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🎉 Today we celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest opera composers of all time, Giacomo Puccini, born #onthisday in 1858. What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments! .🎧 Meanwhile, you can listen to our picks here:
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. Perhaps more than any other composer, Bach’s music has the power to affect our lives. Mark the occasion with @VikingurMusic's recording of the Goldberg Variations. 🎧 →
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📺 Coming up on @stageplusmusic: María Dueñas performs Beethoven's violin concerto, incorporating her own virtuosic cadenzas. For the work she is accompanied by Manfred Honeck conducting the @viennasymphony. ⏰ May 20 at 8 PM CEST 👉
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🎉 Celebrate Richard Strauss' birthday and listen to our Best of playlist 👉
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Let’s celebrate Schumann’s birthday with some wonderful recordings! What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments. 🎧 →
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🎉 We wish John Williams a fantastic birthday!.Join us in celebrating his life and career by discovering all his DG projects and records. 👉
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The late-Romantic composer and leading conductor of his generation Gustav Mahler was born #onthisday in 1860. Celebrate his life and artistry with his legendary recordings. 🎧 →
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Chopin's was one of the most individual musical voices of his era. What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments! In the meantime, listen to our picks. 🎧 →
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Maurice Ravel was born #onthisday in 1875. What is your favourite piece by him? Let us know in the comments!.Meanwhile, here you can find our picks 👉
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Gustav Mahler passed away #onthisday in 1911. We celebrate his genius with this clip starring Claudio Abbado, conducting the young musicians of the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester in an excerpt from the 1st mvt of Mahler's 4th symphony.
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Today we celebrate the 335th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. Perhaps more than any other composer, Bach’s music has the power to affect our lives. The great German composer's huge catalogue of works continues to invite new interpretations.
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🎉 Happy birthday, Franz Liszt! .Born today in 1811, Liszt was a piano wizard who redefined keyboard virtuosity while developing new genres such as the symphonic poem. What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments!
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🎉 Happy birthday Mozart! .What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments!.Here you can find our picks 👉
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🎉 Join us in celebrating Anne-Sophie Mutter's extraordinary career on her birthday!.What is your favourite recording by her? Let us know in the comments!
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💬 “Music is my life and my life is music.” .Mozart - who passed away on this day in 1791 - is arguably the most famous classical composer of all time. 🎧 Listen to our dedicated playlist and celebrate his genius:
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🎊 Happy birthday Mendelssohn! .He wrote orchestral and chamber music of exceptional originality since his mid-teens. What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments! .Here's our selection 👉
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Herbert von Karajan passed away #onthisday 35 years ago. Join us in remembering his life and career by exploring his oeuvre further in audio and full-length concert videos at
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🎉 We wish John Williams a fantastic birthday! .Join us in celebrating his life and career by discovering all his DG projects and records. 👉
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Born #onthisday in 1906, Shostakovich was one of the most gifted composers that ever existed. Celebrate his genius with @andrisnelsons take on the 2nd mvt. of the Symphony No. 13, recorded with the @bostonsymphony.🎧 →
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We celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bach's St John Passion this Easter Friday with a glance back to our 2021 recording of John Eliot Gardiner and the @mco_london. 🎥 Watch the full performance on @stageplusmusic.
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Join us in celebrating the great pianist Alfred Brendel, born #OnThisDay in 1931! .What is your favorite recording by him? Let us know in the comments!
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he team at Deutsche Grammophon are in deep mourning over the loss of our friend, Jóhann Jóhannsson. In the three years of our close collaboration, a true friendship had grown. The power of his music will live on and continue to touch us.
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🎉 Happy #StarWarsDay everyone!.Here’s a snippet from “John Williams in Vienna”, filmed at Musikverein Wien and starring John Williams at the helm of the @Vienna_Phil Watch it now on @stageplusmusic 👉
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#OnThisDay in 1908, one of the most widely respected musicians of the 20th century was born. Herbert von Karajan influenced fellow musicians and public taste for generations through his live appearances and recordings. 🎧 Discover his recording legacy:
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🎥 @violincase was the guest of the latest @TwoSetViolin episode, where she had to play music with 10 different emotions. Check it out now:
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Chopin's was one of the most individual musical voices of his era. What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments! In the meantime, listen to our picks. 🎧 →
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🎉 Happy 150th birthday Rachmaninov! .Celebrate his life, talent and legacy on @stageplusmusic with exclusive concerts starring @YujaWang, @HeleneGrimaud Kian Soltani, @daniil_trifonov and more 👉
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Join us in celebrating Schubert's genius on the anniversary of his birth by listening to this compilation of his great recordings 👉
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Now streaming on @stageplusmusic: María Dueñas is one of the most thoughtful and communicative musicians on the current classical scene. Stream her performance of Bach’s Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: IV. Gigue now.
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Karajan influenced fellow musicians and public taste for generations through his live appearances and recordings with many of the world's greatest orchestras and opera companies. Celebrate him today with this recording of Beethoven's Eroica. 🎧 →
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R.I.P. Christa Ludwig. We are very sad to hear the news of the passing of the great German mezzo-soprano at the age of 93. She enjoyed a hugely successful career in the second half of the last century and collaborated with Deutsche Grammophon from 1960 onwards.
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Claudio Abbado would have turned 91 today. He recorded more than 250 albums over 30 years for DG, which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
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💬 "You can’t rely on virtuosity in Beethoven’s concerto; you have to reveal yourself, and that can only be done through sound” - María Dueñas. ___.Watch now the full video on our DG YouTube channel!.📺 →
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. Discover his works to get a classical energy boost 👉
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Claudio Abbado would have turned 90 today. We have been celebrating his musical legacy this year with a complete edition of his recordings for DG. 🎧 Mark the occasion and discover it here:
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🎉 Join us in celebrating Haydn's genius and legacy on the anniversary of his birth. What is your favorite work by him? Let us know in the comments!.🎧 Meanwhile, you can listen to our picks:
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Vladimir Horowitz was born #onthisday in 1903. A pianist with an extraordinary range of expression, a virtuoso flair and a feverish visionary quality unlike any before or since. 🎧 Celebrate his talent with this selection of his DG recordings:
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Vladimir Horowitz was born #onthisday in 1903. A pianist with an extraordinary range of expression, a virtuoso flair and a feverish visionary quality unlike any before or since. 🎧 Celebrate his talent with this selection of his DG recordings:
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🎉 Happy birthday, Sergei Prokofiev!.He is one of the 20h century's most inventive figures who left a vast and unique musical legacy. What is your favourite work by him?.Here our picks 👉
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#Maythe4th Enjoy John Williams conducting the @Vienna_Phil in the 'Imperial March' from Star Wars: He will release his full album 'John Williams in Vienna' on August 14 - live from Vienna's Musikverein with Anne-Sophie Mutter:
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🎉 Happy birthday, Johannes Brahms! .What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Here our picks:
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Celebrate Bach’s birthday with Albrecht Mayer!.🎥 →
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🎉 Happy Star Wars Day! .Celebrate with our brand new performance video starring John Williams and the Saito Kinen Orchestra - and May the Force be with you! .🎥 →
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🎉 Happy birthday, Robert Schumann! .What is your favourite work by him? Let us know in the comments! Meanwhile you can listen to our picks:
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🎉 Happy birthday Krystian Zimerman!.Join us in celebrating him on this special day and listen to his latest recording:
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Celebrate Rachmaninov's 150th birthday on @stageplusmusic 👉 @YujaWang brings her scintillating virtuosity and impeccable musicianship to pay homage to the Russian composer, pianist and conductor.
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Happy Birthday, Martha Argerich! We are delighted to celebrate the Argentinian piano legend by proposing to you a very special recording, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach:
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🎉 Join us in celebrating the supreme artistry of Daniel Barenboim on the day of his birthday with his Best of Playlist!.🎧 →
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Martha Argerich and @DBarenboim demonstrate their stylistic flexibility as a team in this concert at the Berlin Philharmonie. Watch now on @stageplusmusic👉
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Today we remember Herbert von Karajan who passed away #onthisday in 1989. He defined the art of conducting for millions over the course of his long career. Listen to his fine recording of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 & 4 with the @BerlinPhil:
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🎉 Happy birthday Carlos Kleiber! .Born #onthisday in 1930, he was known for being extremely selective in his concert repertoire, but Brahms’ Second Symphony was among the works he chose to perform. Stream the full concert with the @Vienna_Phil on @stageplusmusic.
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#Onthisday in 1750, Johann Sebastian Bach passed away. The great German composer’s immense catalogue of works continues to invite new interpretations. Celebrate his life with our Best of playlist 👉
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🎉 We wish Anne-Sophie Mutter a fantastic birthday! .🎧 Celebrate her talent on this special day with her latest DG album:
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🎉 Happy birthday, Sergei Prokofiev!.He is one of the 20h century's most inventive figures who left a vast and unique musical legacy. What is your favourite work by him?.Here our picks 👉
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Edvard Grieg's music is always Romantic but never sentimental, and his adventurous rhythms and daring harmonies can often be traced to the influence of Norwegian folk music. Celebrate his birthday by listening to his great recordings. 🎧 ➞
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Enjoy Claudio Abbado performing Tchaikovsky's polonaise from 'Eugene Onegin' with the @BerlinPhil. The excerpt is taken from our visual album of his 1998 Berlin Gala. 💿 →
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🎻 For the celebrations of her 60th-birthday Anne-Sophie Mutter reunited with John Williams and @YefimBronfman to perform music by Beethoven and Williams. 📺 Now streaming on @stageplusmusic:
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Herbert von Karajan passed away #onthisday in 1989. We remember him with this 1967 performance of Verdi’s monumental Requiem, starring a superb line-up of soloists including a young Luciano Pavarotti and the forces of @teatroallascala. Stream it now on @stageplusmusic.
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff’s life and legacy with Rachmaninoff for Two, @daniil_trifonov and @SergeiBabayan's brand new DG album. 🎧 →
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We remember the legacy of Claudio Abbado on the 10th anniversary of his passing. He recorded more than 250 albums over 30 years for DG, including countless reference recordings and an extraordinary breadth of repertoire and collaborations 👉
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Heartfelt congratulations to @hildurness! Last night, the successful composer, cellist and singer has won an Oscar for 'Best Original Score' at the 92nd @TheAcademy awards for the movie 'Joker'.
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🎉 We wish @MJPires a fantastic 80th birthday! .Celebrate her talent on this special day on @stageplusmusic 👉
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Happy Birthday, Verdi! More than 100 years after his death, the works of the Italian composer still form a major part of today's opera repertoire. What’s your favorite Verdi piece? Discover his works with us on occasion of his birthday today in 1813:
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Happy Birthday to Martha Argerich! We are delighted to celebrate the Argentinian piano legend by proposing to you a very special recording, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach:
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Rest in peace, Krzysztof Penderecki. Here is a photo of him and Anne-Sophie Mutter for you. Their friendship has proved inspirational. In 1988, the then 25-year-old violinist played Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto under Penderecki’s direction.
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💬 “My first album for Deutsche Grammophon stems from a desire to share my love for Baroque music.”.💿 Order now Raphael Feuillatre's DG debut album:
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🎉 Happy birthday to a French Romantic whose chamber music, piano works and vocal scores epitomise subtlety and elegance! Celebrate Gabriel Fauré's birthday and listen to this compilation of his music 👉
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Remembering Carlos Kleiber on the 20th anniversary of his passing. His live performances were so lucid, so energetic and so instinctively musical that every one became a major event. This 1996 concert finds him at the helm of the Bayerisches Staatsorchester. 📺→ @stageplusmusic
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📰 “Stupendous brilliance, breath taking virtuosity . Anne-Sophie Mutter’s Virtuosi wowed the Musikverein.” (Die Presse).Watch now their interpretation of the 3rd. movement from Vivaldi's Concerto for 3 Violins in F Major. 🎥 →
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😍 @MaestroFilm_ is finally out on Netflix! Watch the film now on Netflix and discover the official soundtrack, recorded by the @londonsymphony, @LSChorus, under the direction of @nezetseguin. 🎧 →
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María Dueñas beguiles audiences with the breathtaking array of colors she draws from her instrument. Watch now her performance of Piazzolla's Yo soy María:
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A musical titan of the 20th century, Bernstein is unquestionably one of the most astonishing and dazzling personalities in the world of classical music. To celebrate his birthday, listen now to his legendary recordings! .🎧 →
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🎉 Happy birthday Brahms! .In his new album @buchbinderpiano performs Reger’s little-known solo piano transcriptions of some of Brahms’s most beautiful Lieder. Mark the occasion and discover the album today. 🎧 →
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