The Brazilian Academy of Music mourns the death of pianist Maria Josephina Mignone at the age of 101 years.
She founded the “Francisco Mignone Cultural Center and was the premier interpreter of her huband’s works.
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Israeli musicians are lamenting the loss of Gabriella Argov, who died after a brief bout with cancer. Originally from South Africa, Gabi was keyboard artist for the Israel Chamber Orchestra and an arranger and accompanist […]
After 24 years as concertmaster, the English violinist Katherine Hunka is leaving the Irish Chamber Orchestra to pursue other challenges. She explains: ‘I always wanted to avoid cynicism.’ The post Leader quits Irish appeared […]
Ella & Frank The immortal Ella Fitgerald died on Jun 15th, 1996, 29 years ago this week. Frank Sinatra died two years later, on May 14th 1998. But the truly great never die, so long […]
