sideNotes: My very own Trattoria

By Florian Riem “Anybody who wants to be a real musician should also be able to compose a menu” wrote Richard Strauss. I am originally … Read more

sideNotes: Thinking big

A spectacular sound experience, featuring 50 pianos. By Florian Riem I always loved the grandeur of several keyboards alongside each other. Herbert von Karajan used … Read more

sideNotes: Sherill Milnes on the subtle art of getting stabbed on stage

By Florian Riem Visiting the Ningbo International Vocal Competition in China last autumn, I was surprised to find one of my opera idols from 30 … Read more

The subtle voice of cultural diplomacy

Eugene Ormandy stands next to Li Delun, Music Director of the Central Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Great Wall of China during the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic … Read more

sideNotes

The subtle voice of cultural diplomacy by Florian Riem Government support of the arts, and music in particular, has never been noteworthy in the United … Read more

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