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Scientists say Verdi’s music is the most relaxing in the world

Mar 6, 2019Jun 19, 2015 by Jordan Smith

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

Jul 1, 2018Jun 18, 2015 by Angelica Frey

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

Jul 1, 2018Jun 16, 2015 by Jordan Smith

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

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Contestant played till her fingers bled during Cincinnati World Piano Competition

Jul 1, 2018Jun 15, 2015 by CMUSE

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

Jul 1, 2018Jun 14, 2015 by Jordan Smith

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?

Jul 1, 2018Jun 13, 2015 by Angelica Frey

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

Flute player had his music in the wrong order on his stand. His reaction is simply awesome!

Jul 1, 2018Jun 11, 2015 by CMUSE

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

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The 20 Harshest Composer-on-Composer Insults in Classical Music

Jul 1, 2018Jun 10, 2015 by CMUSE

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’

Jul 1, 2018Jun 8, 2015 by Cynthia Collins

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

Sep 7, 2018Jun 5, 2015 by Cynthia Collins

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

What do you think of the BBC’s ‘Ten Pieces’ aimed at getting teenagers into classical music?

Jul 1, 2018Jun 4, 2015 by Jordan Smith

The BBC has just announced that its Ten Pieces programme is being expanded to secondary schools in the UK, involving young people from aged 11 … Read more

15 Ways to Know You’re Meant to Be a Music Teacher

Jul 1, 2018May 30, 2015 by Jordan Smith

Some people know very early on that teaching is for them, whether its because they like working with children, encouraging people to learn new things, … Read more

Ten Classical Pieces to make the most of your workout

Jun 18, 2024May 29, 2015 by Angelica Frey

So you have been working out but you’re somehow tired of your Beyoncé-Rihanna-Arcade Fire-YouNameIt playlist and have no idea what to listen to next? Whether … Read more