Royal Philharmonic Plays First Ever Concert in Middle East
London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra made a little bit of history on February 19 with its first ever performance in the Middle East. The occasion was … Read more
CLASSICAL
Six Most Interesting Facts About Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884)
“With God’s help and grace, I will be a Mozart in composition and a Liszt in technique.” – from an 1843 diary entry Feel free … Read more
Discover How Google Answers Orchestra Questions
One of the ways marketers position their content on websites is by looking to see not only what people are looking for online, but what … Read more
DIVA: Counting Down the Top 10 Sopranos of the 20th Century
Consider Juno, goddess of marriage and childbirth, antagonizing Aeneas as he tries to found Rome because she holds a grudge against the Trojans. Or Minerva, goddess … Read more
2Cellos Cover Muse’s Hysteria at Real Mental Hospital
When classical music takes on alternative rock, new dynamics emerge that were not on the forefront of the original interpretation. Muse, the world-renowned alternative rock … Read more
Q&A with Valentino Zucchiatti, Solo Bassoonist at Teatro alla Scala
Valentino Zucchiatti (born 1961) was only 23 years old when he was chosen by Riccardo Muti as a Solo Bassoonist of the Scala Orchestra in … Read more
Thieves of Pop: Two 1969 Tunes that Stole from Classical Masterpieces
Arguably the most well known 1960s pop song derived from classical material is Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” The band’s debut single was … Read more
3 Year Old Child Conductor Takes On Beethoven’s 5th
Instrumentalists who begin as children are captivating in their own right. But what about children who aspire to be conductors instead of performers of a … Read more
The 10 Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time
There are so many issues involved in choosing the top classical pianists. Should it be based on their technical ability, their reputation or following, the … Read more
Munich Decides Against New Concert Hall: Bad News for Classical Music
A major debate was triggered in Germany and beyond by the announcement on 2 February that the planned construction of a new concert hall in … Read more
Violins of hope mark 70th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Last month was the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet soldiers on 27 January 1945. To commemorate the occasion, … Read more
How to stop students from quitting music lessons?
“Do I have to?” Parents hear this question countless times from their kids. Parents who have children in music lessons might hear it the most. … Read more
Interview with Laura Wright, One of the Biggest Selling Classical Artists of the Decade
Laura Wright is a former athlete that has been taking over the classical crossover music scene. This young and talented 24-year-old has accomplished more in … Read more
Sydney Opera House Projects Live Orchestra On its Sails
Sydney, Australia’s opera house contains one of modern architecture’s most recognizable structures in the world. With what is compared to (and referred to) as sails, … Read more
Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck: Music, Muse and Marriage
The love between Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck Schumann is an endearing story that celebrates their music, muse and marriage. It survived parental disapproval, gossip … Read more