2014 In Memoriam: Classical Musicians We Lost This Year
Alexander Ivashkin, Russian cellist, 65 Alexander Ivashkin, cellist, conductor, writer, festival director, performed in more than 40 countries, including over 50 world premieres. … Read more
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Cellist Kevin Fox Performs Classical Version of Katy Perry’s Roar Next To A Live Tiger
Canadian cellist Kevin Fox performs pop star Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’ using a looping pedal board featuring guest artist Tobby the Tiger. “I don’t think there’s … Read more
Vladimir Pliassov’s Incredible Musical Machine
Some inventions make things easier for us. Some cause revolutions that forever change the course of human history. Others give the possibility to play a … Read more
A Talented Choir Surprised Shoppers With A Performance They’ll Remember Forever
A shopping center food court in Canada was the victim of a joyous flash mob attack by an Ontario choral society on Nov 17, 2010. … Read more
10 Beautiful Sheet Music Christmas Ornaments You Can Make Yourself
Sheet music can add a certain touch of elegance to your decor, and these ornaments would be a wonderful addition to your Christmas decorating. We … Read more
Extraordinary Concert Footage Of The Czech Philharmonic Performing With 24 GoPro Cameras
It’s always nice to see orchestras trying to embrace new technology to build more of an audience for classical music and the Czech Philharmonic has … Read more
Piano-Playing Hedgehog Awaits Orchestral Arrangement
Back in 2009, Lithuanian conductor and composer Mindaugas Piecaitis gained international attention with his orchestral piece featuring a youtube video of Nora the Piano Cat … Read more
How Much Music History Can You Illustrate In Less Than 7 Minutes? [VIDEO]
Just like everything else, music too evolved through the ages and countless genres of music have been created through time. History has given us some really … Read more
Cellist And Beatboxing Flight Attendant Play Bach Duet
During a Southwest Airlines flight, cellist Francisco Vila and a beatboxing flight attendant known as Maximillian performed the Prelude to Bach‘s Cello Suite No. 1, to … Read more
This 8 Year Old Girl Singing ‘Queen of the Night’ Seriously Understands The Character
The famous aria from Mozart’s “ The Magic Flute” is known for being one of the most demanding Soprano pieces in the literature. Popularly know … Read more
Composer Conducts Subway Musicians via WiFi
New York City is a true fount of creativity, above ground and below. One of the best places where many talented artists find ways to … Read more
4th Annual Franz Liszt Birthday Gala
The American Liszt Society Chicago/Midwest Chapter and the Music Institute of Chicago will celebrate Franz Liszt’s 203rd birthday with a grand evening of his music … Read more
Placido Domingo in pictures: 16 iconic images of the great tenor
Placido Domingo is an international icon who has definitely shared his renowned tenor vocals with the world, giving over 3,600 career performances in over 100 … Read more
Lang Lang Demonstrates How To Test A Piano For A Concert
Becoming a concert pianist takes years of experience and thousands hours of practice on a regular basis. To developing a substantial classical piano repertoire, pianists … Read more
Mother and Daughter Play Bach Double Violin Concerto
Like any other method, the Suzuki method has pros and cons. Some say the method is no way to learn music while some others embrace … Read more