How does this violin interpretation of Chopin’s Nocturne in C sharp minor sound?
The famous Polish pianist composed Nocturne No. 20 in 1830 and dedicated it to his older sister. Violinist Stepan Grytsay decided to interpret the piece … Read more
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Which airlines are best for musicians travelling with instruments?
The International Federation of Musicians has identified the airlines that give you the most favourable treatment if you are travelling with your instrument. The FIM … Read more
First dementia-friendly opera planned in UK
The first ever dementia-friendly opera performance in the UK is to be presented in Edinburgh by Scottish Opera in November. Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro … Read more
Outdoor pianos are not always welcome
A growing number of towns and cities around the world have embraced the idea of placing pianos in popular outdoor locations during the summer months. … Read more
Largest ever collection of Mozart’s works released
What better way to mark the 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death than to buy the most comprehensive collection of his works ever available. The International … Read more
“The aversion towards short forms comes from the unwillingness of a composer to be arrogant, serious, and pessimistic”
We recently reviewed Bryan Deister’s debut release, a double album entitled Spines of the Heart. In a follow-up interview, he discussed his preference for shorter … Read more
Can virtual pianos live up to the real thing?
Sound Magic has announced the release of its latest virtual piano: version three of its Ruby Grand. It enables users to recreate the sound of … Read more
Listen to the oldest surviving piece of music
The earliest piece of music found so far has been dated to approximately 1950 BCE, making it close to 4,000 years old. The piece is … Read more
Owner forced to ban his guide dog from classical music concerts
A regular patron of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in New Zealand has been forced to take the tough decision to leave his guide dog outside … Read more
Eric Anders: Big World Abide
Eric Anders’ style on this album is reflective but with lyrics that contain a sharp, critical edge. Big World Abide is a collection of the … Read more
Should classical concerts be shorter?
British pianist Stephen Hough thinks classical performances need a shake up to attract younger audiences. Hough is not convinced by the traditional length of a … Read more
Watch pianist Gabriella Montero’s improvisation on Habanera
Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero is renowned internationally for her ability to improvise and she doesn’t disappoint in this video. Prompted by an audience member after … Read more
Music therapy benefits premature babies
A review of 14 clinical trials involving roughly 1,000 premature babies has revealed that music therapy in intensive care units has a positive effect on … Read more
Is music education being neglected?
Figures released on the uptake of GCSEs in English schools point to a deepening crisis of music education and in the creative subjects more broadly. … Read more
Youth orchestra shows how to pass time when stranded at the airport
Part of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra got stranded at JFK Airport in New York after their flight to Spain was canceled. They decided to … Read more