Where Literature had James Joyce and the art world had Picasso, music had the genius of Igor Stravinsky. Even though it would be easy to … Read more
During a masterclass with Joseph Gingold in 1982, a teenage Joshua Bell (sporting a bowl cut) makes his way through the third movement of Tchaikovsky’s … Read more
Many of the best known classical composers enjoyed very different financial fortunes during their careers. Based on the incomes of eleven great composers, this infographic … Read more
Children’s songs and folk music are often handed down through an oral tradition. They seem to spring up without any specific composer yet survive numerous … Read more
In 1966, Leonard Bernstein and the London Symphony Orchestra gave a sensational performance of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” for BBC Television. The venue was the … Read more
The Italian mezzo-soprano, Cecilia Bartoli sings with a technique that few singers have or can hope to have. She executes coloratura runs with such a strength … Read more
In fact, he has been tied to the cliché of emotionalism and easy accessibility and his inventiveness never got the recognition it deserved. Sure, his … Read more
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first in the eight-part series adapted from J.K. Rowling’s famous books, will screen at the Hollywood Bowl this … Read more
One of the 40 remaining cellos from 18th-century violin maker Giovanni Guadagnini was sold for a record-breaking price of $1.5 million at the auction. The … Read more
It is hard to imagine a world without the music of George Gershwin. He was first introduced to music when he attended his friend’s violin … Read more
Steven Mead is an English virtuoso euphonium soloist and teacher who has played an important role in achieving worldwide recognition of the instrument. His concerts … Read more
World-famous violinist Itzhak Perlman announced on Facebook earlier this month he was cancelling an appearance with the North Carolina Symphony over a discriminatory law passed … Read more
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science and Technology (EMPA) have published a study suggesting that a violin’s varnish has a considerable impact … Read more
There is a connection between Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the Morse code. Although approximately 30 years separated the creation of this particular symphony and the … Read more
The Morgan Library has launched an online musical manuscript collection, enabling musicians to download copies of scores the library has in its collection for free. … Read more