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German composer and pianist Volker Bertelmann is nominated for both film composer of the year (for Conclave and The Amateur) and television composer of the year (for The Day of the Jackal, Dune: Prophecy and The Count of Monte Cristo).
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Mi-young is a gifted singer and pianist with performance anxiety.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The musical was created by songwriter Arielle Johnson and director Nova Bradford and features original music from Johnson and Bradford, performed by pianist Dani Macri, who also serves as associate musical director.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Similarly, the survey of Glass’ etudes was made more varied by the different playing styles of the pianists, all of them excellent, with each bringing distinctive color and character to their pair.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Mi-young is a gifted singer and pianist with performance anxiety.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The musical was created by songwriter Arielle Johnson and director Nova Bradford and features original music from Johnson and Bradford, performed by pianist Dani Macri, who also serves as associate musical director.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Similarly, the survey of Glass’ etudes was made more varied by the different playing styles of the pianists, all of them excellent, with each bringing distinctive color and character to their pair.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
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The episode explores Freeman's passion for his role and the unique experience of being a sports organist.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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According to longtime team organist Nancy Faust, a few sisters even sat near her on the infamous Disco Demolition Night.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The event lineup includes flutist Alexander Zonjic, pianist Rick Roe, bassist and bandleader Paul Keller and vocalist Penny Wells.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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Style came mainly from soloists — especially the principal flutist Robert Langevin’s shapely contributions — and from the New York Philharmonic Chorus, directed by Malcolm J. Merriweather, which leaned into Ravel’s rich tonal colors.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Per Brooklyn Vegan, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Howard Stern on Wednesday (Aug. 6) to discuss the upcoming gig, where the co-founding percussionist also addressed current rumors that the band may be bringing their show to Las Vegas venue Sphere as one of its famed residencies.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Surrounded by Quintana, drummer Joe Cuba, vocalist Cheo Feliciano, and Cuban master Cachao on upright bass, Champagne was a commercial and artistic triumph.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, the festival sent off Mary Stolper, the orchestra’s ever-distinguished principal flute, assistant principal percussionist Joel Cohen, violist Patrick Brennan, cellist and frequent CSO sub Linc Smelser, and chorus bass Jan Jarvis, leaving after a remarkable 52 years with the ensemble.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Saxophonist Jerry Weldon joins guitarist Ted Ludwig, Hammond B3 organist Pat Bianchi and percussionist Steve Pruitt at Birdies Cabaret Theater & Lounge, 301 Main St., North Little Rock.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Black Sabbath frontman and soloist died of a heart attack on July 22 at age 76.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne passed away unexpectedly on July 22, just weeks after taking to the stage for the final time, both as a soloist and as a member of Black Sabbath.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aaron Diaz, trumpeter and bandleader for Bostin’ Brass, points to Osbourne’s eventual rise from Aston youth to globally-renowned musician as a mirror of the city’s own evolution.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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Advertisement Like Makeba, trumpeter Hugh Masekela was also considered persona non grata by the apartheid regime, which viewed artistic expression by Black people as an act of violence.—
Time,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Inspired by the visions of the prophets and mystics, Later Prophets is the latest project from the Jazz Rabbi, saxophonist and ordained rabbi Greg Wall, together with master percussionist Aaron Alexander, keyboardist Shai Bachar and bassist Fima Ephron.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Golden Gate Park concerts by Dead & Company – which in addition to Weir, Hart and Mayer includes bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and drummer Jay Lane – serve as a celebration of 60 years of the Grateful Dead's music.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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