The Phantom of the Opera: myth versus reality
Musical theatre lovers rave about the title song of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of The Opera: a rock performance literally erupts within the gilded walls … Read more
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Washington Opera Cast And Crew Cite What’s Opera Doc As Early Influence
For many of us, Tom and Jerry, Fantasia and the Looney Tunes were the first foray into the world of classical music and opera. Yet, … Read more
Listen to Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth’s ‘Game of Thrones’ vocal warmup
Are you physically and mentally preparing to enjoy the epic Game of Thrones season 6 finale, titled “The Winds of Winter” (but where is the … Read more
Here are six awesome and controversial facts on Stravinsky, the greatest composer of the 20th century
Where Literature had James Joyce and the art world had Picasso, music had the genius of Igor Stravinsky. Even though it would be easy to … Read more
Watch 14-year-old Joshua Bell Tackling Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
During a masterclass with Joseph Gingold in 1982, a teenage Joshua Bell (sporting a bowl cut) makes his way through the third movement of Tchaikovsky’s … Read more
Is Tchaikovsky an underrated composer?
In fact, he has been tied to the cliché of emotionalism and easy accessibility and his inventiveness never got the recognition it deserved. Sure, his … Read more
How to build miniature instruments with Lego
If you care to have your own pocket symphonic orchestra within arm’s reach, all you have to do is go buy a box of Lego … Read more
AquaSonic – World’s First Underwater Music Ensemble
If you loved the musical segments in The Little Mermaid, chances are that you will be swept away by Aquasonic, a Danish band that performs … Read more
Stephen King’s The Shining Is Now an Opera
What would the aria “Here is Johnny” sound like? Now playing at the Minnesota Opera, The Shining promises to be a genre-redefining work, appealing both … Read more
Watch the performance of baritone Michael Volle inside an MRI
MRI and music remain a fascinating universe: after seeing French-horn player Sarah Willis in action, we can now bear witness to baritone Michael Volle’s virtuoso … Read more
Angela Gheorghiu misses her cue during a Tosca production and makes the opera pause
Ah, the diva anecdotes we can never tire of! Romanian Soprano Angela Gheorghiu was singing the title role in a star-studded Viennese Tosca production at … Read more
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
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