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Kate Rockstrom

Kate Rockstrom is the former classical music reviewer for Readings Monthly.

She also performs as a flautist, as well as writing about music and books.

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Lewis Spratlan: Invasion-Music and Art for Ukraine
by Nadia Shpachenko, Pat Posey, Aija Mattson-Jovel, Phil Keen, Yuri Inoo, Joti Rockwell & Anthony Parnther

Reviewed by
Kate Rockstrom, Nov 2022

With its discordant thumps, Invasion is not an easy listen and nor should it be. Written in response to the invasion of Ukraine, this album has been curated by pianist Nadia Shpachenko to convey her emotional response to the destruction…

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Recent blog posts by Kate Rockstrom

Books
13 Mar 2013

Classical Composers You Might Not Have Heard Of

There are more composers out in the world aside from the usual Beethoven, Bach and Mozart. The only problem is where to start with the plethora of music available. I have a number of my favourite less-known composers I’d love…
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Books
17 Jan 2013

Classical Music Anniversaries 2013

For the past couple of years I’ve looked forward to the new year and anniversaries of famous classical composers. This year is no different. I look forward to seeing box sets and celebrations of each of their music. Looking back…
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Books
11 Dec 2012

Gift Ideas for Classical Music Lovers

Christmas is upon us again! While an integral part of Christmas are the carols, Handel’s Messiah and many other classical works, there are many classical music lovers out there and you don’t have to be stuck on carols to appreciate…
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Books
10 Oct 2012

Listening to Sacred Classical Music

Kate Rockstrom talks about the pleasures of listening to sacred music, presenting a sample of some wonderful recordings. Music written for the use in church services can be some of the most powerful music ever written. While most of the…
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Books
5 Sep 2012

Discover Classical Music Online

Kate Rockstrom looks at ways to learn more about classical music online - through talks and rare videos of performances. With the emergence of YouTube as a way to access and listen to classical music, more and more people are…
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Books
12 Aug 2012

Classical Music Books

Our classical music specialist Kate Rockstrom talks us through books about music, and shares some of her favourites. Try Whistling This , I found myself thinking of the different categories found within music writing itself. There are few broad categories…
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