Andrew Bird - Outside ProblemsAndrew Bird on Outside Problems: I wanted to record Inside Problems outside, but this plan fell apart when it became clear that some dude with a wood chipper could really ruin our day. I did so much casual recording during the pandemic, in my backyard or in Ojai, that I gathered enough outdoor recordings to make Outside Problems. Most of these were made without any intention of making an album, just improvisations on simple themes, some of which make

The album was recorded at Chipping Norton studios in 1991 and initially produced by Gus Dudgeon - best known for his work with Elton John - when the team of Steve Lillywhite and Hugh Padgham proved unavailable

Africa Unite

Thomas Beecham - Beecham Conducts Schubert & Franck

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compositions in which every single note demands the highest degree of attention

the title refers to an archaic Scottish battle inspection during which clan chieftains surveyed their group's weapons to ensure they were combat ready

and Il Giardino d'Amore

Friuli Venezia Giulia Piano Competition

Samir's dream is to become an ambassador for peace

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