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
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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
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