Montreal Symphony becomes first orchestra to own an octobass
Audiences in Montreal got to see a world first: the Montreal Symphony Orchestra became the only ensemble to welcome an octobass into its ranks. The … Read more
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Watch striking Pittsburgh Symphony musicians give free performance
Musicians at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra remain on strike in opposition to plans by management to cut pay and reduce the size of the ensemble. … Read more
Franz Liszt was born on this day in 1811
The great pianist, composer and conductor Franz Liszt was born today in 1811. Liszt’s musical talents were legendary. He could reportedly make grown men weep … Read more
11-year-old composer compared to Mozart gets ready for opera premier
Alma Deutscher has composed her own version of Cinderella, which takes place in an opera house. Cinderella is transformed into a young composer, who offers … Read more
Take a look at how a violinist plays Habanera one-handed
Habanera has been interpreted in various ways, but it’s doubtful many have been able to equal this effort in terms of hilarity. It comes from … Read more
Watch how an orchestra celebrates Cleveland reaching the World Series
For anyone who doesn’t follow baseball, the Cleveland Indians booked their place in the World Series on Wednesday night with a 3-0 victory over the … Read more
Chrystyna Marie: Loaded Gun EP
Classically-trained vocalist Chrystyna Marie’s debut EP allows her powerful singing voice to shine through on four tracks. Loaded Gun combines a mixture of blues and … Read more
See how Pocket Concerts brings classical music to the living room
Toronto-based Pocket Concerts is promoting a new and exciting way of experiencing classical music. Rather than playing in the concert hall, they bring the music … Read more
Do blind auditions help increase diversity in orchestras?
Chi-chi Nwanoku, a double bassist and founder of an orchestra for black and ethnic minority musicians, recently called for blind auditions at British orchestras to … Read more
Watch how Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony gets a modern twist
Everyone knows the famous four notes that open Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. They’ve become so ubiquitous, not only on the concert hall stage but in so … Read more
Bells silenced at York Minster after ringers are fired
The bell ringing team at York Minster, one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe, was disbanded last week in a move that will leave the … Read more
Meet the composer behind The Great Human Odyssey soundtrack
The Great Human Odyssey, an epic tale of the emergence of our species and how we survived, will be broadcast for the first time this … Read more
Let a piece of music show you the impact of climate change
A piece of music has been produced using data collected from the different species of trees growing in Alaska. In a process known as data … Read more
Itzhak Perlman speaks out on value of music education
World-famous violinist Itzhak Perlman spoke recently to stress the importance of music education and encouraging children to take up music at a young age, even … Read more
Russian pianist completes 24-hour performance for charity
A Russian pianist recently completed a 24-hour marathon concert in St. Petersburg to raise money for charity. Peter Andreev played everything from Rachmaninov to Bach, … Read more