Marta Arteaga
At last, the ambitious composer finds herself in the spotlight, with a Carnegie Hall residency and a sparkling new album featuring Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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Karolina Wielocha/Decca ClassicsThe rising young pianist, from a family of seven musical siblings, offers dynamic music by brother and sister Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. -
Larry French/Getty Images North AmericaAbout 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation.
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Explore the archives of this perennial KVPR series featuring young musicians from around the San Joaquin Valley.
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Courtesy of the Afghanistan National Institute of MusicThree years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S. -
Christine AlicinoThe revered interdisciplinary artist, now in her 80s, remains vigorous and regards the joy of curiosity as the key to staying young.
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