Experience the future of classical music! Now in its second year, the Next Generation Music Festival is a battle of the bands-style showcase of talent from across the state and recorded at the historic Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
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The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new tracks.
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Meet the June Student Musician of the Month: Kingston Czajkowski, piano, is a senior at Cairo-Durham High School (nominated by Etienne Abelin). He performs the Barcarole in F-Sharp Minor, Op.60, of Frederic Chopin. Recorded at the WMHT Studios.
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