12 Most Interesting Facts About George Gershwin
George Gershwin was one of the most remarkable American composers of the 20th century, known for his Broadway musicals as well as his world famous … Read more
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8 Most Interesting Facts About Dmitri Shostakovich
Dmitri Shostakovich was one of the most prominent figures of 20th-century music. He’s most well known for his fifteen symphonies, many of which are standard … Read more
Elmo Takes Contemporary Music To Another Level
Why do dogs howl when they hear music? Whenever the piano music starts, Elmo ‘sings along’ with a howl. He is so smart, he can … Read more
PaGAGnini – A String Quartet With A Funny Twist
Pachelbel’s Canon is definitely one of the most overplayed compositions in the classical world. In fact, it drives some people up the wall, especially cello … Read more
What’s in my bag? A great way to discover new music directly from the world’s most influential actors and artists.
If you are a record nerd, you have probably heard about Amoeba Music Store in Los Angeles, California. This is often regarded as one of … Read more
Ballet Company From Vienna Does Something A Little Out Of The Ordinary
Something out of the ordinary in the ballet world: The Vienna State Opera Ballet Academy entertains the audience in Monte Carlo with their unique approach … Read more
What does laughter look like written out as sheet music?
Being able to transcribe music is an important skill, especially for composers and jazz musicians. It is a lot of fun and it’s also a … Read more
Can You Name These Famous Broadway Shows?
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Butterfly Lands On Flute Player’s Face During International Competition
Wooed by the beautiful sound of Yukie Ota‘s flute during the Carl Nielsen International Flute Competition, a majestic butterfly wanted a front-row seat. So it … Read more
Peruvian Guitarist Makes Metal Popcorn
Gershon Kingsley, the creator of the 1969 classic tune “Popcorn,” never imagined his synth sensation would be recreated nearly 40 years later in an alien … Read more
‘Happy Birthday’ In The Style Of Different Classical Composers
Pianist Nicole Pesce in concert at Tempe Center for the Arts not only showed her virtuosity but gave us a taste of her creativity and humor. … Read more
A Priceless Reaction To A Cell Phone Ring During A Concert
This video of Slovakian violist Lukas Kmit improvising around Nokia’s signature ringtone is so good, many have thought it was a sly piece of advertising … Read more
Rare Film Footage of Camille Saint-Saëns Playing the Piano! (silent film c.1917)
See our entire video collection featuring rare performances, interviews, and conversations with some of the greatest composers living in the 20th Century. This rare footage … Read more
The History of the Violin in 12 Minutes
Violinist Charles Yang takes us on a fun and entertaining journey (44 songs in 12 min) through some of the violin’s greatest moments in history. Not … Read more
Violinist Plays Mozart During Her Own Brain Surgery
“A monumental event took place on Monday in the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) operating room. Naomi Elishuv, a professional violinist formerly with the … Read more