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
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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
19th Century Cello That Went to War Sells for Over £6,000 at Auction
A historic cello which travelled to war with its owner in South Africa during the 19th century has been sold at an auction house in … Read more
Who are the composers with an Oscar nomination this year?
Most of the focus when the Oscar nominations were released earlier this month was given to the films in the running for best picture and … Read more
Mozart overtakes Beethoven to become most performed composer in 2015
Mozart took top spot as the most performed composer last year, according to over 28,000 events listed on the classical music site Bachtrack. He overtook … Read more
Jazz musician discovers $300,000 Steinway piano in a New Zealand community hall
American jazz pianist David Paquette was taken by surprise when he went looking for an old piano he had been told was stored in the … Read more
London has a new roaming orchestra
A new project is being launched to establish the Street Orchestra of London, which will make its way around the city playing impromptu concerts in … Read more