One-handed pianist shows off remarkable talent
Nicholas McCarthy became the first one-handed pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music. He is now a professional concert pianist and you can … Read more
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This piece of classical music was written by artificial intelligence and inspired by big data
For most people attending an orchestral performance, the thought of big data is probably the last thing on their minds. However, a project is setting … Read more
Learn more about “Composed,” a documentary investigating performance anxiety
Hands shaking, heart racing, a feeling of self-doubt, memory slips and inability to focus, you know the drill. These are some of the most common … Read more
First full-length English study of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio published
Markus Rathey, an associate professor at Yale University, recently published a 432-page book on one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most famous pieces: the Christmas Oratorio. … Read more
Will the music album soon be a thing of the past?
We’ve reported here before how the growth in streaming music is changing listening habits and having a major impact on musicians themselves. The latest indication … Read more
Julia Wolfe becomes first composer in 13 years to receive Mac’arthur Grant
Julia Wolfe has become the first composer since 2003 to secure a prestigious MacArthur Grant, a prize worth $625,000 over five years awarded to artists … Read more
Find out how you can join an orchestra without playing a note
London’s Southbank Centre launched a virtual orchestra experience on Friday which enables participants to get a feel for what it’s like to be a performer. … Read more
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
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