Differences Between Violin and Viola
The violin and viola are both members of the string instrument family. The violin and viola look alike, and they have the same structure, color … Read more
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Watch the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra perform in 360° video
The renowned Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra gave a concert on December 1, 2016, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the birth of composer Sergei Prokofiev. … Read more
Five great arias from Donizetti operas
Italian opera composer Gaetano Donizetti giving us the opportunity to look through his works and select five of the best arias. He composed around 70 … Read more
Alleged Beethoven score fails to sell at auction after authenticity questioned
An alleged Beethoven score of his Allegretto in B minor has failed to sell at a London auction house after a expert on the composer’s … Read more
92-year-old pianist plays Chopin “Nocturne op” with Boston Symphony Orchestra
92-year-old Menahem Pressler was guest soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Chopin “Nocturne op”. Pressler told the Boston Globe he is … Read more
Organ played by Liszt to be restored at cost of €85,000
An organ played by Franz Liszt as a young child is to be restored over the next two years. The instrument, which was built by … Read more
Soprano performs lead role from wheelchair after suffering injury
Russian soprano Anna Virovlansky was due to make her debut at the Oper Leipzig last night in Lucia di Lammermoor. But just two days before, … Read more
100 Famous and Inspirational Music Quotes
Famous and Inspirational Quotes About Music List of best quotes about music. These music quotes are from the composers and some well-known people. Check out … Read more
Five gift ideas for classical music lovers this holiday season
With the Black Friday rush yesterday, everybody is starting to think about gifts for the holiday season, whether for Christmas or other festivities. Maybe you’re … Read more
Who Invented The Violin
Who does not love listening to violin music? The sound of the violin strings evokes feelings to the surface. We can see the use of … Read more
Swiss orchestra says it will fight on after funding cut
The Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, a radio orchestra based in Lugano, has pledged to fight for its survival after it was revealed earlier this week … Read more
“I see Tilted Axes as a form of secular ceremony”
Tilted Axes’ studio album “Music for Mobile Guitars” brings together compositions by Patrick Grant for the collective. Tilted Axes performs in processions of musicians through … Read more
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter speaks out in support of “Hamilton” musical cast
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter has joined those expressing concern about the environment in the United States for artists in the wake of the reaction to the … Read more
Why is a 199-year-old Beethoven score causing so much controversy?
The London auction house Sotheby’s is preparing to sell a manuscript from Ludwig van Beethoven next week on 29 November, 199 years to the day … Read more
Flute concerto by Mozart to receive world premier after 239 years
Tutti Mozart has announced an exciting upcoming concert on 2 December where a flute concerto written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was 21 will … Read more