WHEN WAS THE ORCHESTRA PIT FIRST INVENTED?
What means ‘a pit’ in theatre terms? The orchestra pit is between the stage and the audience and at a lower level. There is often … Read more
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STRAVINSKY AND PICASSO – FUNNY STORY
In 1917, Stravinsky met the great artist Pablo Picasso in Italy. While visiting him, Picasso drew a picture of Stravinsky. Igor packed it in his luggage … Read more
LISTEN TO THE FIRST KNOWN RECORDING OF A HUMAN VOICE
For more than a century, since he captured the spoken words “Mary had a little lamb” on a sheet of tinfoil, Thomas Edison has been … Read more
Classical Music Played in the Most Unusual Ways
‘No one stirs up a stew in the genre so charmingly as the string quartet Salut Salon. Their enthusiasm for extraordinary pieces is so … Read more
7 Fun And Interesting Facts About Edward Elgar
In 1955, the reference book The Record Guide wrote of the Edwardian background during the height of Edward Elgar’s career: Boastful self-confidence, emotional vulgarity, material … Read more
10 Famous Mandolin Players and their Mandolin Performance (Great Mandolinists)
American folk music, as well as bluegrass, would not be the sensational genres that they are today without the Mandolin. The Mandolin is a great … Read more
This Photo Of Birds On The Electric Wires Turned Into An Intriguing Musical Piece
Birds on the Wires from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo. Considering birds could not be sitting in the space between the wires, it totally makes sense … Read more
Beethoven’s Deafness: How Beethoven Became Deaf
Alongside Beethoven’s deserved reputation as a ground-breaking composer is his equally renowned deafness. This debilitating condition Beethoven suffered has become as much interest to enthusiasts … Read more
What Does This Dog Do When He Is Left Home Alone?
Tucker, a one and a half-year-old Schnoodle, plays the piano and sings along at least 3 or 4 times every day. In spite of all … Read more
14 Musical Works In The Most Unusual Time Signatures
In the 60’s and 70’s, a bunch of Jazz and Rock Musicians listened to serious classical music and they took some of those ideas and … Read more
When An 800-Year-Old Icelandic Hymn Is Sung In A Train Station, The Amazing Happens
It is amazing to see how, with a little effort, one can create beauty, even in a noisy place like a German train station. All … Read more
When was music invented
On August 29, 1952, in a concert hall in New York, pianist David Tudor performed the premiere of John Cage’s 4’33’’, a piece that would … Read more
Violinist Plays Paganini Caprice No. 5 … While Riding A Bicycle [VIDEO]
If you’ve been wondering how to find time to practice your instrument during your morning commute ride, here is an idea. If you can ride … Read more