Fundraiser launched to support violinist’s family after fatal crash
Stephen Phillips, violinist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, was killed in a car crash in New Zealand earlier this week. His partner, violist Belinda Williams, … Read more
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How Holst’s Jupiter influenced film and video game scores
Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity” is the central movement of Gustav Holst’s Planets Suite and has the most varied melodic structure: with its Stravinsky-like ostinati and … Read more
Watch the New York Philharmonic’s opening gala on Facebook Live tonight
Whatever circumstances prevent you from attending the gala celebrating the 175th anniversary of the New York Philharmonic, you can now enjoy it from any desktop, … Read more
Orchestra of 300 musicians to help celebrate Montreal’s birthday
Plans are already under way for Montreal Symphonique, a show that will bring over 300 musicians from three orchestras together next August to celebrate the … Read more
Remembering Spanish violinist and composer Pablo de Sarasate
Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of Spanish violinist and composer Pablo de Sarasate in 1908. He enjoyed a long career of over 40 … Read more
Pianist not impressed with international music competitions
London-based Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov has taken to his blog with a rant about the problems with music competitions. Although he’s not involved with them … Read more
Minnesota Orchestra plays to biggest ever audience
The Minnesota Orchestra played in front of its largest audience ever Sunday when a crowd of 65,000 watched during halftime of the Minnesota Vikings home … Read more
Check out what some great compositions look like in pictures
Designer Nicholas Rougeux draws inspiration for his artistic creations from many sources, including Shakespeare’s sonnets, freeway interchanges and notes from musical scores. Rougeux acknowledges that … Read more
Find out what Beethoven, Brahms and Mahler have to do with the Star Trek theme
Do you know the origins of the Star Trek theme? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTaSjS1pwhQ Those of you who thought it was created by Alexander Courage in time for … Read more
Google commemorates Peruvian soprano Yma Sumac
This week, Google dedicated one of its Doodles to Peruvian soprano Yma Sumac, who would have been 94 on 13 September. Sumac, who was born … Read more
Listen to the oldest recording of an opera singer
When sound recording began in the latter part of the 19th century, it did not take long before musical performances were captured. The earliest recording … Read more
Sketch of famous Beethoven piano concerto could fetch £200,000 at auction
A sketch by Ludwig van Beethoven containing the early stages of his work on his famous Piano Concerto No. 5 will be exhibited in London … Read more
Syrian Expat Philharmonic Orchestra selling out shows in Germany
The 65 members of the Syrian Expat Philharmonic Orchestra were all forced to flee to Europe because of the civil war in their country which … Read more
Adaptation of Schumann’s Romances for Oboe and Piano shows banjos Can hold sustained notes
Schumann’s Romances for Oboe and Piano are known for their simplicity but require a great mastery of breath control, as they present several longer, sustained … Read more
First ever International Youth Choir Festival planned
Eight youth choirs from around the world will gather in London next April for the inaugural International Youth Choir Festival. The participating choirs will hold … Read more