Can a “Fugue on a Theme of Eminem” work? Absolutely
It turns out that Syd R. Duke, the same composer who managed to turn Beethoven’s fifth into a refined and delicate work in the style … Read more
Angelica Frey
What would you change in Classical Music Concerts?
You know the adage: classical music is elitist, going to a concert means you have to behave like you are in the church (or in … Read more
We might have been playing An American in Paris wrong for 70 years
An American in Paris is one of the most famous compositions written by George Gershwin and one of the most famous pieces in American music … Read more
Listen to Beethoven’s Fifth in the style of Chopin
Bristol-based musician Syd R. Duke arranged Beethoven’s epic fifth symphony into a work for piano. Mind you, Ludwig’s original is scored for piccolo, two flutes, … Read more
Watch these robots perform a very creepy version of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
“That is what the demise of humanity sounds like,” a Youtube user commented upon listening to the rendition of the Choral part of Beethoven’s Ninth … Read more
Seven Delightful Scandals and Controversies in Classical Music
Those who are not immersed in the world of classical music tend to imagine it as a fabled ivory tower on mount Olympus where blissful … Read more
How Terrific is This Version of the Star Wars Main Theme Performed on a Pipe Organ?
John Williams’ Star Wars score is known for being a full-fledged orchestral work that could be included in the classical music canon. Yet, who knew … Read more
Watch two years of violin progress compressed in a 5-minute video
When you take up a new instrument, especially as an adult, it feels like it takes forever to notice any progress, right? How many weeks … Read more
Soprano’s performance takes an unexpected turn during audition
During the latest auditions for Got Talent España, contestant Cristina Ramos appeared to be the typical classically-trained opera singer, performing Olympia’s song (she’s the wind-up … Read more
The Phantom of The Opera breaks another Guinness world record
The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running musicals of all time: in September 2012, the ill-fated mentor-mentee relationship between the creepy “phantom” and the … Read more
Check out this musical-inspired eye makeup by Israeli artist Tal Peleg
Israeli artist Tal Peleg is known for making artworks…using eyelids as her canvas. While her work ranges from fairytale characters to cute cats playing with … Read more
Listen to Gershwin playing Gershwin in this 1924 recording of Rhapsody in Blue
An incredible rarity for the world of Classical Music: while we cannot actually make sure what a piece actually sounded like when it first was … Read more
Here is what happens inside your body when you play a brass instrument
Studying the way the body is influenced by music is always a thoroughly fascinating topic, isn’t it? While we mostly focus on what happens to … Read more
Is classical music really superior to all other genres?
You do love classical music. You would not even be here if you did not care about it. However, did you ever ask yourself if … Read more
Is practising music as we intend it *really* necessary?
If you (half-heartedly) took up an instrument as a kid, you must remember being forced to practise for the customary hour each day–if only we … Read more