Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ played on 300 Android Smartphones
Beethoven wrote his 9th Symphony (also his final orchestral work) as a tribute to the collective experience of humanity. I’m not sure that he envisioned … Read more
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Live Orchestral Screening Of ‘The Godfather’ Draws 5000 In LA
One of the greatest films of the 20th century drew 5000 movie-goers in LA. Featuring a 61-piece orchestra performing the soundtrack during the film of … Read more
Music Education Benefits Youth With ADHD
ADHD is one of a myriad of disabilities diagnosed to children at a young age. It can be the result of problems at birth, trauma, … Read more
Composer Son Lux Plays A Piano Rigged With Razors For Gillette Ad
More and more companies are incorporating the precision of classical composers and performers into their branding as a means of illustrating the excellence of their … Read more
Monk & Canatella’s Johnston Leaves For Wishing
When Monk & Canatella broke into the music scene in 1996, they brought a new slice to the evolving genre of alternative rock. Cultivating what … Read more
How To Thank The FBI For Recovering Historic Stradivarius Violin
In 1999, famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma mistakingly left his $2.5 million Stradivarius in the trunk of a taxi cab. The incident sparked a hunt for … Read more
DJ Skratch Bastid Does Afiara String Quartet Freestyle
Classical music isn’t so exclusive that it doesn’t inspire and seep into other musical genres. On the contrary, even DJs and club musicians find intrigue … Read more
WATCH: New technology creates method to play piano with no hands
Technological breakthrough has reached a new precedent. FOVE and University of Tsukuba’s Special Needs Education School for the Physically Challenged have collaborated to create a … Read more
Historic Steinway Hall Bids Farewell After 90 Years
One of the modern historical sites of classical music will be bidding the world farewell in the near future. Steinway Hall, the 90 year old … Read more
Guitarist Andy McKee’s Unique Style Attracts Prince
Though it could seem like a sign of good luck when just reading the headline, it won’t take but about 10 seconds to discover there’s … Read more
In Memoriam: Singer Ward Swingle Passes At 87
In a life that began in Mobile, Alabama and traveled across the sea to Paris and London, Ward Swingle incorporated music every step of the … Read more
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons Performed On Mandolin
Antonio Vivaldi’s seminal piece The Four Seasons has been reimagined thanks to the brilliance of mandolin performer Avi Avital. As part of his new album … Read more
The Piano Guys Stage Spontaneous Concert for People in a Nursing Home
When you think of an inventive and creative place to perform live, preferably in front of an engaging audience, several options can come to mind. … Read more
Study Finds Music Training Provides Better Development For Children
Anyone who spent time in their childhood learning to play an instrument also spent time learning the basic essentials to music. This includes reading music, … Read more
Piano Prodigy Plays Chopin With No Training
Even the most highly studied and trained music performers require a little overview before sitting down to play a piece from a legendary composer. It … Read more