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Better blending through dynamic tuning

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New Recording: Moon River

New Recording: Moon River

Moon River, for strings arranged by Donald McDonnell

Danny Boy (for strings)

Danny Boy (for strings)

Danny Boy (arr. for strings) We just finished recording a lush string orchestra accompaniment more

Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C, op. 21 – II Andante cantabile con moto

Conducted by Paul Henry Smith. Recorded live, in concert, May 20, 2009.

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Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C, op. 21 – III Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace

[audio:concerts/090520/090520_beethoven_1_3.mp3] Third movement, menuetto: allegro molto e vivace, from Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 Conducted by Paul Henry more

Free Recording Download: May 20, 2009

Amazing mezzo Tynan Davis and the first live performance of a Beethoven symphony by a digital orchestra.

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Beethoven - Symphony No. 1 in C, op. 21 - IV Adagio, Allegro molto e vivace

Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C, op. 21 – IV Adagio, Allegro molto e vivace

[audio:Symphony_no_1_IV_PHS.mp3] Finale from Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 Conducted by Paul Henry Smith. Recorded September 12, 2008.

Beethoven's Nine Symphonies

Beethoven's Nine Symphonies

About the project and who's participating ...The Fauxharmonic Orchestra has begun a massive project to perform all nine Beethoven symphonies. more

2006 Orchestral Composition Contest Winner: David Heuser

The Fauxharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce that composer David Heuser has won its first annual international orchestral composition contest. more

Thoughts on digital music from Paul Lansky

"the emergence of digital sound is really a watershed moment in the history of music. It enables us to more