Chicago-based violinist Rachel Barton Pine was turned away when she tried to board an American Airlines flight on 27 April with her violin. She was … Read more
Today is the May Day holiday, which is celebrated around the world as international workers day. The holiday’s origins are in the struggle by workers … Read more
The French group Grissini Project, based in Lyon, has released a version of the well-known Game of Thrones theme recorded on church organ, piano, and … Read more
Ah, the diva anecdotes we can never tire of! Romanian Soprano Angela Gheorghiu was singing the title role in a star-studded Viennese Tosca production at … Read more
You know the adage: classical music is elitist, going to a concert means you have to behave like you are in the church (or in … Read more
An American in Paris is one of the most famous compositions written by George Gershwin and one of the most famous pieces in American music … Read more
Bristol-based musician Syd R. Duke arranged Beethoven’s epic fifth symphony into a work for piano. Mind you, Ludwig’s original is scored for piccolo, two flutes, … Read more
If you’ve ever thought like it’s too late in life to follow your dream of learning a musical instrument or even making one, 81-year-old Amadio … Read more
TED has produced an interesting video and accompanying blog post explaining how important elements of Beethoven’s creativity can be traced to mathematics. This helps explain … Read more
Those who are not immersed in the world of classical music tend to imagine it as a fabled ivory tower on mount Olympus where blissful … Read more
The compositions of Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) reflect the bridging of traditional, tonal music with the avant-garde styles of the 20th century. He was born in … Read more
A new study carried out in part by the Royal College of Music shows that choral singing benefits cancer patients. The results suggest that one … Read more
A trailer has been released for Florence, a biopic starring Meryl Streep about a woman described as the worst opera singer of all time. The … Read more
A current court case could have major implications for musicians who have suffered hearing damage while performing or rehearsing. Chris Goldscheider was a successful viola … Read more
The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running musicals of all time: in September 2012, the ill-fated mentor-mentee relationship between the creepy “phantom” and the … Read more