Is varnish the key to a violin’s sound?
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
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Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Morse Code
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
Download over 600 Rare Manuscripts at the Morgan Library’s online collection
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
Stephen King’s The Shining Is Now an Opera
What would the aria “Here is Johnny” sound like? Now playing at the Minnesota Opera, The Shining promises to be a genre-redefining work, appealing both … Read more
European Union Youth Orchestra to cease operations after funding cut
The European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO), which has existed for 40 years and brings together young musicians from all 28 EU member states, will cease … Read more
Watch the performance of baritone Michael Volle inside an MRI
MRI and music remain a fascinating universe: after seeing French-horn player Sarah Willis in action, we can now bear witness to baritone Michael Volle’s virtuoso … Read more
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters collaborating on opera based on the Wall
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters was in Montreal earlier this year to reveal his collaboration with the Opera de Montreal on an opera due to be … Read more
Whose side are you on in the war of words between Radio 3 and Classic FM
Radio 3 and Classic FM have always been competitors, but over the past several months the verbal jousting between Britain’s two classical music radio stations … Read more
Students in Germany use music to help refugees learn new language
Students at the Trossingen University of Music in Germany are using music and singing to help the growing number of refugees arriving in the area … Read more
Let Google take you around the Sydney Opera House
A project has begun bringing together the Sydney Opera House and the Google Cultural Institute to open up the famous building to a world audience … Read more
Internationally-acclaimed violinist latest musician to be prevented from travelling with instrument
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
Music associated with May Day holiday
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
Game of Thrones Theme Given Twist on Church Organ
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
Angela Gheorghiu misses her cue during a Tosca production and makes the opera pause
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
What would you change in Classical Music Concerts?
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