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Dragon, Concerto for Pipa is the first pipa concerto ever written in the Westโa groundbreaking fusion of Eastern tradition and Western orchestration.
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Experience an unforgettable evening as world-renowned pipa virtuoso Liu Fang joins the Orchestre FILMharmonique in a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. The highlight of the night features the timeless Chinese classic โๆข็ฅโ (The Butterfly Lovers)โan iconic concerto cherished by fans across the globe. Performed alongside Stravinskyโs luminous Firebird Suite and the world…
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Paul Whitehead, the artist behind Genesisโ album covers, reflects on his iconic work and creative journey. Alter egos, the Borg Symphony, live concert paintings, and his ever-evolving artistry continue to define his innovative spirit.
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January 16, 2025, marks the 45th anniversary of a moment that shook rock โnโ roll to its core and almost put Paul McCartney behind bars for seven years. The worldโs most famous bassistโBeatle, hitmaker, and knight-to-beโwas arrested at Tokyoโs Narita International Airport for smuggling nearly half a pound of marijuana. What couldโve been just another…
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It was a cold January night in 1978 when the Sex Pistols walked onto the stage at San Franciscoโs Winterland Ballroom, readyโor perhaps unwillingโto make history. This wasnโt just a concert; it was the swan song of punkโs most volatile band. The Pistolsโ American tour had been a disaster wrapped in chaos: canceled shows, infighting,…
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Paris’ jazz kissa-inspired bars like Listener and Bambino blend high-fidelity sound, vinyl culture, and refined design, redefining nightlife for audiophiles.
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Claude Lemaire thinks Led Zeppelin is so seminal to hard rock, he chooses them twice for Episode 3. King Crimson also makes the cut.
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The Shanling CR60 is one of those rare devices that feels like it was designed for a very specific type of personโthe kind who doesnโt just listen to music but lives with it, surrounds themselves with it, collects it. If youโve ever stared at your wall of CDs, debating whether to keep them or finally…
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From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “itโs the ear, not the gear.”
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By 1973, The Rolling Stones were the epitome of rock โnโ roll excessโa band that had transformed scandal into an art form. Their music was a siren call to the rebellious, their lifestyles a middle finger to the establishment. Yet, even they couldnโt charm their way past Japanโs stringent immigration policies. In late 1972, the…
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David Chesky, audiophile pioneer and Grammy nominee, shares insights in an exclusive interview ahead of his trioโs live performance of The Great European Songbook at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall on January 23. Tickets are available now, for $19 – $38.
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Improving sound quality requires prioritizing fixes based on their impactโwhat Kevin Fielding dubs “sonic triage.” Speaker placement, time alignment, and managing reflections top the “emergency” list, while bass management and fine-tuning DSP take precedence later. Read on for the full breakdown.
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On January 3, 1969, The Lulu Show was about as far from Jimi Hendrixโs usual stomping grounds as you could get. The show was a high-profile, family-friendly TV programโclean-cut, conservative, and far removed from the chaotic energy that defined Hendrixโs live shows. The producers of The Lulu Show likely envisioned a performance that would fit…
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This striking image from David Bowieโs 1979 Lodger photoshoot is more than a visual oddityโitโs a portal into a restless, brilliant period in Bowieโs life. Captured by Brian Duffy, the man responsible for some of Bowieโs most iconic imagery (think the lightning bolt on Aladdin Sane), this photograph encapsulates the strange tension between control and…
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On December 31, 1970, as a damp London chill settled over the city, Paul McCartney made his way into the High Court of Justice. The man who once penned โYesterdayโ was now stepping into tomorrow with a heavy heart. In his hands, he carried a lawsuit that would dissolve The Beatles, a band that had…