The inspiration for Curtis Stewart’s 24 American Caprices ranged from Dolly Parton to Kendrick Lamar, from Take the A Train to David Bowie’s Modern Love. In our interview, he talks about taking the music he loves and creating Paganini-inspired caprices. And by the way, they are all available as sheet music, if you want to play them!
If you feel like solo Bach just “doesn’t fit” your hand, consider changing your approach. For example, it is okay to use fingerings that work for you - and to reject ones that do not. Laurie Niles shares tips from her 10-year journey to revise the markings in various editions of Bach into a personably workable plan.
Our weekly roundup of reviews:
Augustin Hadelich performs Mozart 5 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons at Tanglewood
Viano String Quartet and composer Stephen Hough at Music@Menlo
María Dueñas at the Aspen Music Festival
…and more!
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