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Tiny Desk Concerts by Annenberg Center Artists

Posted August 31, 2020

Classical

Esperanza Spalding's 2010 Tiny Desk concert
Since 2008, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts has presented over 800 performances. The online concert series, perhaps the most popular of its kind in the world, features different artists from every musical genre in intimate, in-studio performances lasting about 15-20 minutes. There’s only one main rule for the artists to follow: All equipment, instruments and people must fit behind the desk. The famed desk space, reminiscent of a quirky, jam-packed office cubicle, has hosted many Annenberg Center artists over the years. Here are a few of our recent favorites! Read more...

Melody's Mostly Musical Day with Steinway artist Jenny Lin

Posted April 16, 2020

Classical

Pianist and Steinway artist Jenny Lin is delighted to share her digital rendition of Melody's Mostly Musical Day with Annenberg Center audiences. A modified version of Steinway & Sons' live show, this illustrated book follows a child’s musical day from breakfast to bedtime as Lin performs a variety of classical piano works from Mozart, to Gershwin to Chick Corea. Enjoy a special message from Lin and then follow the link below for the full performance.

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