Top stories published by IDAGIO in June of 2016 – Medium

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Top Stories published by IDAGIO in June of 2016

June

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Hermann Scherchen: The modern-minded maestro

A progressive musician who valued historic and contemporary compositions in equal measure, this conductor helped transform Mahler’s works into mainstream…

Jennifer Sharratt in IDAGIO

Leontyne Price: Spiritual Soprano

The first African-American opera singer to achieve international acclaim, this musician built a stunning reputation in her arena.

Jennifer Sharratt in IDAGIO

Gennady Rozhdestvensky: A Soviet Star

This extraordinary musician was the first Soviet conductor to direct foreign orchestras in European cities such as London and Vienna.

Jennifer Sharratt in IDAGIO

IDAGIO’s Scandinavian Selection

Here are six hand-picked Scandinavian classical pieces for you to enjoy, those peaceful fjords and lush forests are almost tangible whilst listening to these delights.

Jennifer Sharratt in IDAGIO

Claudio Arrau: Chile’s Pride

As a child prodigy, this pianist was an accomplished musician from his very youngest years and would become a renowned Beethoven interpreter.

Stephanie Tassone in IDAGIO

16 Classics for that ultimate summer feeling

We’re gearing up for summer with a selection of radiant classics from the IDAGIO team. We’ve done the hard work for you, just hit play, grab a cool drink, sit…

Stephanie Tassone in IDAGIO

Classics to help you unwind

Feeling stressed? We’ve picked some classics to help you put a smile back on that dial!