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
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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
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
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