10 MOST REMARKABLE MUSIC WORLD RECORDS
The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the … Read more
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Tchaikovsky and Brahms: it is fun to learn what happens when two fine composers of different temperaments meet for the first time
These two great composers were born on the same day, seven years apart, and it is known that they could not stand each other. It … Read more
Practicing Violin Next To A Donkey Awakens A Great Talent
Alicia’s isn’t all that good at playing the violin, and Donkeyotee is no Frank Sinatra, but the two together produce an altogether unforgettable sound. What … Read more
A Speech Every Classical Music Student Should Read!
Acclaimed cellist Julian Lloyd Webber delivered a great message to music students at the Birmingham Conservatoire. We reprint his speech in its entirety: In 1977 … Read more
Who Is The Fastest Clapper In The World? [VIDEO]
The most claps in one minute are 804 and were achieved by Bryan Bednarek (USA), at the Energy Command Studios in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA, … Read more
This Little Angel Playing the Harp Will Make You Feel Better About Life
Young harpist Alisa Sadikova is a truly gifted girl. She began playing the instrument at 5 years old and was immediately able to play without … Read more
Kangaroos Fighting Set To Classical Waltz
Maybe if you live in an Australian suburb, it’s normal to look out your window and see two kangaroos having at each other. For the … Read more
This Hilarious Conductor Perfectly Captures How Orchestra Rehearsals Go
It’s not easy being a conductor during practice, or so this humorous sketch would have us believe. A great way to get you or your friends … Read more
Gustav Holst: 10 Interesting Gustav Holst Facts
Gustav Holst (1874 – 1934) has become one of today’s 20th century’s most renowned classical composers. He is famed for transforming the heights of musical … Read more
7 Fun Facts About Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg is widely considered one of the leading Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide. His use … Read more
50 Most Creative Vintage Designs for Classical Music Records
Even though vinyl has experienced an increase in popularity lately, it is still an audio format with a small percentage of sales. But thanks to a … Read more
10 Amazing Piano Stairs From Around The World
Amazing Piano Stairs From Around The World 1. Piano Stairs in Stockholm, Sweden blendingpoint.com “Piano Stairs” is an interactive playful musical stairway installation created into … Read more
50 Rare And Unseen Photos Of Composers In Their Everyday Life
Our greatest connection to a composer is through his music. And as a lot of the music we listen to is so exceptional, it is … Read more
10 Henry Purcell Facts – Interesting Facts About Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell (1659 – 1695) is often described as the greatest English musician. Purcell, who died at the tender age of 36, almost like Mozart, … Read more
The Top 5 Qualities You Need To Be a Successful Musician
In a competitive and saturated industry like music, it often gets hard to distinguish exactly what is needed to thrive. Income is not always stable … Read more