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Harpsichord Music
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Music & History
Twelve-year old music student, Aglaia, interviews Alexandra Dunbar, an accomplished harpsichordist, at the Julliard School of Music in New York City.Questions & Extended Learning Activities
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Alexandra Dunbar
Vrtuoso Harpsichordist Alexandra Dunbar joins violist, Maggie Snyder, to form the sister duo, Allemagnetti, an ensemble focused on playing music for the unique instruments. The duo will have its New York City debut recital this season in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, May 10, 2009.
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Classics for Kids is a radio show that features classical music like Bach and Beethoven and Brahms. Learn more about classical music on this site.
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Meet some of the musicians who work and play at the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. See, hear and learn about the musical instruments used in an orchestra.
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