A Message to the BCSO Community—January 2021
As we enter 2021, we remain confident that our community and nation are moving forward with renewed strength and resolve toward brighter days ahead.
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Personal Anecdotes by Susan Hansen and Carly Lewis
Two BCSO violinists share their personal experiences as musicians.
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Musical Inspiration: The Art of Filling Silence with Sound
How does a composer compose? How does the creative process work?
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Shostakovich, Stalin and Lady Macbeth
It was on 26 January, 1936 that Stalin paid a rare visit to the opera: Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk District was the work performed.
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Modulation: How Western Classical Music conquered the world
What’s so special about Western Classical Music, anyway? One word: modulation.
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Message from Josh Hadfield
Josh Hadfield, a BCSO double bass player for nine years, is an information technology consultant.
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A Message to the BCSO Community—November 2020
The BCSO invites you to visit the featured content sections below for informative stories and inspiring messages from our musicians.
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Musical Nationalism: Rhythm, Dance and Folk Music
A journey through 19th Century nationalism and the musical ingredients that give music a sense of place.
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