Introducing Decomposed with Jade Simmons
Introducing Decomposed with Jade Simmons
Coming April 16, Decomposed breaks down the stories that have shaped classical music. Hosted by pianist Jade Simmons, th... Read more
2 Apr 2019
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2mins
“A fallen, abominable, wicked girl”
“A fallen, abominable, wicked girl”
Clara Schumann was a child prodigy turned international sensation — when she never should have been on stage at all. Thi... Read more
16 Apr 2019
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