Calgary to host performance of longest piano piece in history
In just a few hours, a team of 40 pianists will begin their attempt to perform the longest piano piece in history. Honens music festival … Read more
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Listen to the breathtaking Final Fantasy XV concert at Abbey Road Studios
Final Fantasy XV is set to be a memorable chapter of the Square Enix saga if only for the artistic ventures anticipating the November release … Read more
Daniel Barenboim starts educational Youtube channel
Conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim recently unveiled his Youtube channel, and, in case you worry it will just collect his most notable performances, fear not: … Read more
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians reject pay cuts
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians will vote later this week on strike action after rejecting a contract offer by management Sunday. Approval of the four-year … Read more
Watch Argerich and Barenboim duet in memorable Proms encore
Last month, Martha Argerich appeared as the soloist as Daniel Barenboim conducted the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which he set up in 1999 with the academic … Read more
Radio Station helps bring classical music to hospital patients
Minnesota Public Radio is compiling a classical music playlist to be made available to patients at hospitals run by Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and … Read more
How does this violin interpretation of Chopin’s Nocturne in C sharp minor sound?
The famous Polish pianist composed Nocturne No. 20 in 1830 and dedicated it to his older sister. Violinist Stepan Grytsay decided to interpret the piece … Read more
Which airlines are best for musicians travelling with instruments?
The International Federation of Musicians has identified the airlines that give you the most favourable treatment if you are travelling with your instrument. The FIM … Read more
First dementia-friendly opera planned in UK
The first ever dementia-friendly opera performance in the UK is to be presented in Edinburgh by Scottish Opera in November. Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro … Read more
Largest ever collection of Mozart’s works released
What better way to mark the 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death than to buy the most comprehensive collection of his works ever available. The International … Read more
Can virtual pianos live up to the real thing?
Sound Magic has announced the release of its latest virtual piano: version three of its Ruby Grand. It enables users to recreate the sound of … Read more
Owner forced to ban his guide dog from classical music concerts
A regular patron of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in New Zealand has been forced to take the tough decision to leave his guide dog outside … Read more
Should classical concerts be shorter?
British pianist Stephen Hough thinks classical performances need a shake up to attract younger audiences. Hough is not convinced by the traditional length of a … Read more
Watch pianist Gabriella Montero’s improvisation on Habanera
Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero is renowned internationally for her ability to improvise and she doesn’t disappoint in this video. Prompted by an audience member after … Read more
Is music education being neglected?
Figures released on the uptake of GCSEs in English schools point to a deepening crisis of music education and in the creative subjects more broadly. … Read more