History National 2025

“The music – jazz – whose history will be traced here, has often been given up for dead, but a simple observation of the current musical landscape shows that this is not the case. Jazz is very much alive and well, played in clubs, concert halls, and festivals, and every day sees dozens of recordings produced all over the world. While its audience is limited, it is nevertheless regularly renewed. Jazz teaching is flourishing in conservatories, specialized schools, as part of workshops and other master classes. But even more, the word “jazz” is very present and circulating, which is probably the most remarkable indication of the reality of this music, since it is referred to and spoken of.” Laurent CUGNY

Whether you want to hike through the jaw-dropping scenery of Acadia, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in all the National Parks are here to help! Fodor's Complete Guide to the National Parks of the USA is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

Grammy Award winning conductor Michael Repper leads the Washington D.C. based National Philharmonic in a celebration of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – an album of world-premiere recordings commemorating the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Joining the party is Grammy nominated violinist Curtis Stewart who contributes his own arrangements of S C-T’s works. AVIE Records was at the forefront of resurrecting the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, with the world-premiere recording of his Violin Concerto released in 2004. This album features new performance editions of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Ballade Op. 4, and the Suite from ‘24 Negro Melodies'.

The pianist Violina Petrychenko is a tireless and convincing ambassador of Ukrainian music.

On Milestones, violinist Philippe Quint offers a deeply personal exploration featuring works by trailblazing women composers who have shaped his personal and artistic journey. This recording includes concertos written especially for Quint by Errollyn Wallen and Lera Auerbach, as well as a new work by Lora Kvint - Quint’s mother, marking their first collaboration. With each composer bringing a unique perspective and distinct voice to the album, Milestones focuses on life's pivotal moments such as Wallen's second movement of the concerto inspired by a Yiddish Lullaby sung to young Philippe by his grandfather and Auerbach's multilayered violin concerto reflecting the distortion of memory by future experience. Multiple Grammy Award nominee Philippe Quint is recognized as one of America’s leading violinists.

The story of how FDR and fellow New Dealers created the idea of national security, transforming the meaning of defense and vastly expanding the US government's responsibilities.

On Milestones, violinist Philippe Quint offers a deeply personal exploration featuring works by trailblazing women composers who have shaped his personal and artistic journey.