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From Coal Miner’s Daughter to Queen of Country

Known for her soaring, vibrato-tinged voice and extravagant dresses worn while performing, Loretta Lynn’s story is a true rags-to-riches American tale. Her career was lauded with many awards that put her among the greats of country music as she shared songs that blended the past with the present. Coal Miner’s Daughter Despite her rise to fame,…


The Wissahickon Creek

The breathtaking scenery of the Wissahickon Creek inspired Ben Franklin, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and generations of Philadelphians. Now it can be your own rich, meditative experience, or a soothing background for your daily activities. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema…


Master of the Light Classic: Leroy Anderson

The United States had led the Allies to victory in World War II, and with the war over, members of “The Greatest Generation” looked forward to getting back to civilian life, making a living, and spending time with their growing families. Jane Anderson Vercelli looks back on her early years growing up in Connecticut with…


How to Train an Opera Star: Schmidt Vocal Academy in Kentucky Guides High School and College Students in Classical Techniques

Though the paths that lead to a career in music are myriad, guides are invaluable to aspiring singers. Linda McAlister’s unique background may have given her the ideal foundation to oversee the robust roster of programs at Schmidt Vocal Academy, the umbrella entity that includes the Schmidt Vocal Competition, Schmidt Vocal Institute, and Schmidt Vocal…


The Classical Roots of Musical Celebrity: Beethoven, Paganini, and Liszt

It is no secret that music has a special attraction for young people. It is often an integral part of their identity and the primary source of their role models, for good or ill (with the “ill,” in particular, standing out). Rock stars and hip-hop artists become distant mentors that exacerbate negative emotions and create…


The Genius of Glenn Gould’s ‘Goldberg Variations’

From the first notes you hear of any performance of J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations,” it is impossible not to think of Glenn Gould’s interpretations. No one could have predicted that his two recordings of Bach’s notoriously difficult work, almost 30 years apart, would not only make him internationally famous, but also change the scope of…


A Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis

Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis passed away at the age of 87, ending an era of music history and the piano for which he was famous. – BUY Jan 6 DVD: www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “Beau” for 20% off Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, ​Parler, Gab, and Twitter. * Click the “Save” button below the video…


LIVE 2 PM ET: 2022 NTD International Piano Competition: Future Stars Concert & Award Ceremony

NTD’s 6th International Piano Competition is taking place in New York from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. The International Piano Competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD Television Network. The mission of this competition is to promote traditional arts of pure authenticity, pure goodness, and pure beauty, and…


LIVE NOW: 2022 NTD International Piano Competition: Future Stars Concert & Award Ceremony

NTD’s 6th International Piano Competition is presenting the Future Stars Concert at the Merkin Concert Hall of Kaufman Music Center in New York from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. ET on Nov. 2. Pianists appearing at the concert will include this year’s competition finalists, as well as 2014 Competition Gold Award winner Timur Mustakimov, along with professor Mikhail…


LIVE 1 PM ET: 2022 NTD International Piano Competition: Finals

NTD’s 6th International Piano Competition is taking place in New York from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. The International Piano Competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD Television Network. The mission of this competition is to promote traditional arts of pure authenticity, pure goodness, and pure beauty, and…