Listen to symphonies in a matter of seconds
It’s always being claimed that people no longer have the patience or focus to sit through an entire symphony, let alone a full concert. Rainer … Read more
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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians reject pay cuts
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians will vote later this week on strike action after rejecting a contract offer by management Sunday. Approval of the four-year … Read more
3D hand helps girl play violin
A university student has designed a 3D prosthetic hand that is helping a budding 14-year-old violinist play her instrument. Sarah Valentiner was born without a … Read more
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CMUSE relies on the loyalty and generosity of its readers to keep bringing you news, interesting stories, interviews and a bit of fun from the … Read more
Watch Argerich and Barenboim duet in memorable Proms encore
Last month, Martha Argerich appeared as the soloist as Daniel Barenboim conducted the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which he set up in 1999 with the academic … Read more
Radio Station helps bring classical music to hospital patients
Minnesota Public Radio is compiling a classical music playlist to be made available to patients at hospitals run by Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and … Read more
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
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