The Italian Viola Association has shared news of the death of Massimo Paris, principal viola of I Musici da Roma from 1977 to 2022 and founder member of the Stradivari Quartet.
Massimo, who was 71, was a focal personality in Italian chamber music. He was also a conductor, teacher and a composer. His Christmas Suite was recorded by Deutsche Grammoophon.
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With the proliferation of new Classical releases this year, I’ve found myself spending much more time listening than reviewing, eager to move on to the next batch of CDs that arrives in the mail. So […]
The Detroit Symphony has appointed Gracie Potter as its principal trombone. She 21, from Phoenix, Arizona. The post Phoenix rises in Detroit appeared first on Slippedisc.
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