Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter films her performance with a GoPro Camera
Yellow Lounge is a series of events that proposes a winning combination, associating Classical Music with clubbing, and tries to introduce a younger audience to … Read more
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James Horner’s Music Will Live Forever
Composer James Horner’s sudden death on Monday in a plane crash has triggered a large number of tributes to him and his music from directors, … Read more
Do you think that Nietzsche, as a composer, had a “divine fire”?
When we think of Friedrich Nietzsche, we associate that name with the current of Nihilism, works like Thus Spoke Zarathustra, the theory of the übermensch, … Read more
Will new streaming service Apple Music be a good thing for classical musicians and fans?
Earlier this month, Apple announced the launch on June 30 of its newly created Apple Music streaming service. It will be available through iTunes for … Read more
Scientists say Verdi’s music is the most relaxing in the world
There has been no shortage of claims over the years on CD covers and more recently Spotify playlists that this particular selection of classical music … Read more
These elephants ought to love Vivaldi
In preparation for the upcoming “Magical Nights” events, the violinists of the ORCW Orchestra played a selection of Classical music pieces to the zoo’s elephants. … Read more
Journey Into Carnegie Hall’s Off Stage Parts and Secret Tunnels
Carnegie Hall is widely known as one of the most renowned music venues. Beginning with a concert with Tchaikovsky at its opening night in 1891, … Read more
Contestant played till her fingers bled during Cincinnati World Piano Competition
Now, you’ve all seen Damien Chazelle’s, Whiplash, yes? In the movie, a music conservatory student in New York practices drumming until his hands bleed. But … Read more
Director of Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra plays his cello at scene of bomb attacks
Karim Wasfi, a cellist and director of the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra (INSO) in Baghdad, has made a name for himself online for his decision … Read more
Is this Zarathustra rendition an epic fail or the work of a genius?
Can you recognize it? It’s Also Sprach Zarathustra. Also Sprach Zarathustra, a tone poem composed by Richard Strauss in 1896 and inspired by Nietzsche’s novel … Read more
10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Music Teacher
Teaching music can be tremendously rewarding and enjoyable. Music teachers frequently mention the satisfaction of watching someone be inspired by the joys of music, learning … Read more
Flute player had his music in the wrong order on his stand. His reaction is simply awesome!
Polish-born flute player Krzysztof Kaczka is an accomplished musician who performs numerous recitals all around the world. But even for experienced musicians like himself, unexpected … Read more
The 20 Harshest Composer-on-Composer Insults in Classical Music
It’s well documented that in the classical music realm, the egos that accompany the talent can get a little out of control. Here we’ve collected … Read more
Aram Khachaturian and His Famous ‘Sabre Dance’
One of the most famous symphonic works written in the 20th century is the Sabre Dance by Soviet-Armenian composer, Aram Khachaturian. This fiery, energetic dance … Read more
Scott Joplin: Composer, Pianist, and King of Ragtime
The African-American composer and pianist, Scott Joplin (1867/68-1917), is America’s preeminent ragtime composer. He did not create the genre but raised it from the dance … Read more