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
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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
9 Classical Pieces for Easter
So much focus is given to classical music at Christmas time that a lot of people often overlook that there is a large number of … Read more
Andrea Bocelli regrets not completing his piano studies
In an interview put out following the release of his new album, Cinema, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli admits that his greatest regret was his failure … Read more
Composer Joseph Bertolozzi turns the Eiffel Tower into a musical instrument
Experimental composer Joseph Bertolozzi has discovered an interesting instrument in his recording which could possibly be a candidate for one of the world’s largest musical … Read more
6 Psychological and Physical Benefits of Choral Singing
Research has shown for some time that singing in a choir has tremendous benefits for physical and mental well-bing, leading some to campaign for it … Read more
Do you want to print your own violin?
Antonio Stradivari’s violins have been among the most sought after stringed instruments for over 300 years. But now there’s some new competition from an unexpected … Read more
10 Reasons Why People Should Listen to Classical Music
Listening to classical music is inspiring and enjoyable for those of us who are fans of the genre. But a growing body of scientific research … Read more
Turkish pianist combines classical with rock with Nirvana Project
Turkish pianist Ayşe Deniz Gökçin is giving Nirvana’s grunge music of the early 1990s an interesting classical twist. Her latest album, the Nirvana Project, has … Read more
Bach’s cello suite played at the top of the world
Cellist Ruth Boden wanted to do something with music that “transcends the commonplace,” and so in this video, she puts her cello on her back … Read more
New project tries to bring classical music to young people through music video
Finding a venue to produce high-quality recordings of piano music can be difficult, especially if cost is a factor. PianoRoom, based in Slovenia, has been … Read more
The world’s oldest cello — the “King” by Andrea Amati
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York displayed the oldest cello in the world for several months last summer. The Amati “King” cello, produced … Read more