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ILLUSTRATION BY MADELINE DEABLER/DIGITAL EDITOR John Milbauer, co-chair of Chautauqua’s School of Music Piano Program, watched Christopher Taylor’s afternoon piano recital from his 13-inch MacBook Pro, listening to his “awe-inspiring” Scriabin Impromptu through a pair

ILLUSTRATION BY MADELINE DEABLER/DIGITAL EDITOR Through arpeggios, flamenco rhythms and lip trills, two Chautauqua School of Music instrumental students will conjure the imagery of Spain in their third recital of the season.  Rebecca Salo, a

The “Polonaise-Fantaisie” was one of Polish composer Frédéric Chopin’s final works, a culmination of everything he had worked on in his career spanning three decades — a piece so complex and intricate, that by its

Although Chautauqua Institution’s official season may be ending, music still lingers on the grounds. Beginning this week, Encore Creativity for Older Adults will hold its 12th Annual Summer Institute at Chautauqua Institution, and host three