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Nikolai Kapustin (1937-2020)
On July 2, we lost Nikolai Kapustin (1937-2020), whose music has been, and continues to be, a joy to explore. Here is his op. 41, a set...
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River Gods, Cascades, and Brooks, in Two Themes
Maurice Ravel - Jeux d’eau (1901) Bach@Home; Magdalena Baczewska, piano Ravel wrote Jeux d’eau in 1901, adding this inscription: “Dieu...
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What is Classical Jazz?
The music of Nikolai Kapustin's is certainly must-learn repertoire for every pianist wishing to explore the various styles of jazz on...
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The Special Concert for John Paul II
The special online concert for John Paul II, featuring performances by artists from all over the world, including Magdalena Baczewska,...
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John Paul II Centennial Virtual Concert
Pianist Magdalena Baczewska joins 40 artist from around the world in a special virtual concert honoring the 100th birthday of Pope John...
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The Secret of Chopin’s Piano Technique
Chopin was a sought-after pedagogue. Although he never finished a method on playing the piano, the composer left us with many precious...
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Paris Recitals and Summer Session Postponed
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Magdalena Baczewska's Paris recital at Reid Hall, along with outdoor concert Chopin au Jardin, as well as...
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Magdalena on Personal Style
Watch a reprise from the interview on Kreative by Konstantin: "Style as an extension of artist's personality." Click HERE
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All About Chopin's "Minute" Waltz
What is a waltz? How did it become so popular? Can one dance Chopin's waltzes? What is a character piece? What is Chopin's music doing on...
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"Like a seasoned actor, [Baczewska] continues to sustain an evocative mood throughout."
"Color and timbral dimension typify Baczewska’s piano sound." "Baczewska’s intelligent musicianship is always apparent." "Like a seasoned...
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"Baczewska Reads the Mind of the Composer"
"Impeccable." "Refreshing!" "Brilliantly fashioned." "Baczewska reads the mind of the composer." "A stimulating journey." "A beacon of...
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Brahms Quintet now on YouTube!
New on YouTube: Johannes Brahms - Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 34; Cassatt String Quartet with Magdalena Baczewska, piano. Live at the...
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How Debussy Tells the Legend of the Sunken Cathedral on the Piano
According to the ancient Breton legend, a cathedral submerged underwater off the coast of the Island of Ys, occasionally rises up from...
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Lecture on Bach's Inventions at Rocky Ridge
Pianist and harpsichordist Magdalena Baczewska discussed and performed Bach's Two-Part Inventions at Rocky Ridge Music Center
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Pleasure is the Law: Magdalena's New Bach@Home video is now live on YouTube
Don't you wish to spend all the time in the world with the person you're in love with? In this episode of Bach@Home; pianist Magdalena...
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Volunteering in Quarantine
For the home-bound seniors at the Virtual Senior Center, social isolation and sheltering at home is indeed business as usual. Thanks to...
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Magdalena Featured on New Podcast, Kreative by Konstantin
I was recently featured on the new podcast, Kreative by Konstantin. Thanks for a great chat on my favorite subjects: music, art,...
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Spring 2020 Newsletter
Click on the photo to catch up with the latest updates from Magdalena Baczewska in her Spring 2020 Newsletter. You may also click HERE.
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NEW RELEASE!!! DEBUSSY ON 5th AVENUE
DEBUSSY ON 5th AVENUE is Magdalena's first album that will be released during social distancing. It features the celebrated cycles for...
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Medieval through Jazz: Tradition & Innovation in Debussy's Images I. Bach@Home, Magdalena Baczewska
How do you pay tribute to the tradition while radically innovating at the same time? Claude Debussy offers answers in his 1905 cycle,...
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