Does opera have a sexism problem?
Last year for International Women’s Day, we took a look at how several female composers in the history of music have been neglected. One area … Read more
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Study reveals practising a musical instrument helps children focus and plan ahead
A study published by researchers at the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine provides more evidence of the benefits music can bring to children and … Read more
This 90-year-old couple playing Bach duets should be an inspiration to all musicians
Recorded in Budapest, this video shows the result of 70 years of musical collaboration. Romanian-born Hungarian composer Gyorgy Kurtag and his wife Marta, who have … Read more
How about a classical music cruise this summer?
CroisiEurope, a cruise operator running trips on Europe’s rivers, has announced a new week-long holiday aimed at classical music fans. The inaugural trip will begin … Read more
New technology helps to expand access to online music lessons
Online alternatives to traditional face-to-face music lessons are on the increase, and although some projects maintain a traditional approach to music teaching, others are trying … Read more
IMSLP to bring in voluntary subscription service
The founder of the IMSLP (International Music Score Library Project) has announced a plan to introduce a subscription service. But that doesn’t mean you won’t … Read more
Lost Mozart composition played for the first time
A four-minute cantata by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart thought to have been lost forever was played on harpsichord to an audience on 15 February after being … Read more
Will this self-playing piano be the next big thing?
If you’ve ever regretted not being able to play a musical instrument, your problem has been solved. The new Edelweiss piano is the first self-playing … Read more
This is what a $16 million violin sounds like
An Italian maestro violinist is currently on tour with one of the world’s most expensive instruments. The 1715 “ex-Bazzini – De Vito” violin, made by … Read more
Hear the Only Playable Stradivarius Guitar Left in the World “The Sabionari” Made in 1679
In this video, Rolf Lislevand showcases a unique instrument by playing one of the five guitars still in existence manufactured by legendary instrument maker Antonio … Read more
Musician forced to leave cello behind after airline refuses to let instrument on plane
Nathan Chan, a Juilliard-trained cellist, was forced to abandon his instrument in Vancouver last month after the airline he was travelling on refused to let … Read more
Classical music programme inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema gives young musicians free tuition
A programme offering free classical music tuition and study opportunities to young children in Yakima, Washington, is proving very popular. Yakima Music en accion (YAMA) … Read more
180-year-old piano heard by President Lincoln plays again
A 180-year-old grand piano likely heard by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln made a reappearance in February 2016 at a concert in his hometown of Springfield, … Read more
Violin concerto lost for over a century rediscovered in Toronto
In 1909, Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen wrote a violin concerto which he dedicated to Canadian violin prodigy Kathleen Parlow. Parlow first played the piece in … Read more
Does classical music need a new name?
A lot has been written over recent years about a supposed crisis of classical music, particularly in relation to its ability to reach out to … Read more