Let Google take you around the Sydney Opera House
A project has begun bringing together the Sydney Opera House and the Google Cultural Institute to open up the famous building to a world audience … Read more
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Internationally-acclaimed violinist latest musician to be prevented from travelling with instrument
Chicago-based violinist Rachel Barton Pine was turned away when she tried to board an American Airlines flight on 27 April with her violin. She was … Read more
Music associated with May Day holiday
Today is the May Day holiday, which is celebrated around the world as international workers day. The holiday’s origins are in the struggle by workers … Read more
Prince’s custom-made purple piano delivered to him days before his death
Prince had a custom-made purple Yamaha piano delivered to his Minnesota home in the weeks prior to his sudden death. The 57-year-old commissioned it for … Read more
Game of Thrones Theme Given Twist on Church Organ
The French group Grissini Project, based in Lyon, has released a version of the well-known Game of Thrones theme recorded on church organ, piano, and … Read more
How Prince influenced many musical genres
Prince’s death at the age of 57 on Thursday produced reactions from across the musical spectrum, with a diverse range of artists praising his legacy. … Read more
Does music become more emotional as you get older?
Initial results from an ongoing study in Ireland suggest that music may have a greater emotional impact on older people than their younger counterparts. The … Read more
81-year-old proves you’re never too old to become a violin maker
If you’ve ever thought like it’s too late in life to follow your dream of learning a musical instrument or even making one, 81-year-old Amadio … Read more
The Math Behind Beethoven’s Music
TED has produced an interesting video and accompanying blog post explaining how important elements of Beethoven’s creativity can be traced to mathematics. This helps explain … Read more
Study shows cancer patients benefit from choral singing
A new study carried out in part by the Royal College of Music shows that choral singing benefits cancer patients. The results suggest that one … Read more
2Cellos combine Led Zeppelin and Beethoven
The Croatian group 2Cellos has combined Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Led Zeppelin’s legendary Whole Lotta Love in a single video with their release. They posted … Read more
Meryl Streep sings in trailer for movie about worst opera singer ever
A trailer has been released for Florence, a biopic starring Meryl Streep about a woman described as the worst opera singer of all time. The … Read more
Viola player sues Royal Opera House over hearing loss
A current court case could have major implications for musicians who have suffered hearing damage while performing or rehearsing. Chris Goldscheider was a successful viola … Read more
New York City’s Last Accordion Repairman
This video follows Alex Carozza, the last accordion sales and repairman in New York. The 88-year-old has been running his own shop for over 45 … Read more
Does classical music help you to work/study?
Opinions are divided on whether it is beneficial to listen to music while working or studying. For some, having access to their favourite playlist is … Read more