A pop-up concert in the most unlikely place
It seems whenever we report here about the interaction between musicians and airlines the story always ends on a sour note. But at long last … Read more
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Nicola Benedetti duets with a new partner
Internationally-renowned violinist Nicola Benedetti has found a new duet partner to join in her practice sessions: her pet dog. In an amusing video posted to … Read more
Neville Marriner, who conducted Amadeus soundtrack, dead at 92
British violinist and conductor Sir Neville Marriner died this weekend at the age of 92. He is best known for conducting the soundtrack to the … Read more
Strikes spread at US orchestras
Musicians at orchestras in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia went on strike last Friday as disputes deepened with management over plans to cut budgets. Philadelphia Orchestra musicians … Read more
Watch the Vegetable Orchestra prepare for a show
The Vegetable Orchestra has enjoyed quite a lot of coverage after several online news sites picked up the story of the unique Vienna-based ensemble. In … Read more
“I figured if you’re gonna redo an iconic song you’d better make it a total departure”
Jim Peterik, of the Ides of March and Survivor, is best known as the co-writer of the rock anthem “Eye of the Tiger,” which featured … Read more
Documentary shows impact of music across generations
A Holocaust survivor donated his violin to WQXR Radio’s second hand instrument drive and it ended up in the hands of a 12-year-old schoolgirl. Joe’s … Read more
Woman’s impressive street piano solo seen around the world
Tatyana Smolyaninov was in New York recently when she came across a piano sitting in the street. She asked a man standing nearby if she … Read more
Hamburg Symphony Orchestra commemorates Babi Yar massacre in Ukraine
The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra participated in a concert on Sep 29, 2016, in Kiev to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre, which … Read more
London Philharmonic Orchestra plays to virtually empty concert hall
It seems like the concert management firm for the London Philharmonic’s recent appearance at the Gasteig in Munich maybe forgot to sell the tickets, or … Read more
Watch the Ulster Orchestra try to break a record with 50 shows in one day
The Ulster Orchestra celebrated its golden anniversary yesterday by attempting a remarkable 50 performances in a single day. Orchestra members split up around Belfast to … Read more
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra opens season with Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra opened its 2016-17 season this past weekend with an impressive programme consisting of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Stravinsky’s The … Read more
One-handed pianist shows off remarkable talent
Nicholas McCarthy became the first one-handed pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music. He is now a professional concert pianist and you can … Read more
The Furious Seasons: Look West
The fifth album from California-based folk-pop group The Furious Seasons offers an effective combination of carefully crafted storytelling lyrics accompanied by a mellow and melodic … Read more
This piece of classical music was written by artificial intelligence and inspired by big data
For most people attending an orchestral performance, the thought of big data is probably the last thing on their minds. However, a project is setting … Read more