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The letters shed light on the German musical scene in the second half of the 19th century and its interconnection with cultural, historical, and political developments The Institute of Musicology at ...

Composer Max Bruch had friends in the highest ranks of the violin world — Joachim, Sarasate and others. If he were still around, he'd probably be friends with Joshua Bell. We'll hear both ...