# Vlogtober 28th, ‘Eine Alpensinfonie’ Anniversary
Wednesday 28th October '15
100 years ago, on 28 October 1915, Eine Alpensinfonie by Richard Strauss was premiered in Berlin by the Dresden Hofkapelle, conducted by the composer. The critics didn't particularly like it, some even called it 'cinema music.' Strauss's love of nature …
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Friday 14th February '14
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Thursday 6th February '14
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Thursday 23rd January '14
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Tuesday 26th November '13
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Friday 8th November '13
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Monday 21st October '13
Gramophone Jonathan Manners named chief executive of Academy of Ancient Music Jonathan Manners replaces Michael Garvey, who leaves to become director of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in December Classic FM Online Runners encouraged to 'Beat Beethoven' in …
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