Batman Takes On The Piano Guys
There are few fictional characters with the prestige, instant recognition and strangely conflicting fan base feelings than Batman. The last mention there is of course … Read more
CLASSICAL
Arcis Saxophone Quartet Plays Bavarian Oktoberfest Theme
When you think of a month-long beer fest, does a variety of musical styles come to mind? That’s the thought behind the Munich, Germany Oktoberfest … Read more
Chinese Traditional Instrument Was Made To Play Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
The violin is one of the most difficult instruments to play. Its distinctive tone stands out above other instruments making it one of the most … Read more
Examining The Kronos Quartet Experiment’s Dot Cloud
“It’s like a dinner conversation, it’s just a perfect conversation. Everybody, when they say something is just exactly the outcome of what someone else had … Read more
Classical Meets Rock In Most Challenging Guitar Duel
Niccolo Paganini’s Caprice No 24 is known for being a very complex piece, especially for the instrument it was composed (solo violin). Guitar virtuosos like … Read more
Polyphonic Vocalist Does The Impossible
Overtone singing is when a vocalist sings two different notes at the same time. It sounds like something a higherform of intelligence (think Aliens but … Read more
The Unique Relationship Between Performer And Instrument with Composer Philip Glass
When an instrument is more than just a vessel for creating beautiful sound, the performer creates a different connection with the vessel itself than we … Read more
How To Get Your Child Excited To Play A Musical Instrument
Getting kids to learn musical instruments can be a daunting task due to the immense amounts of discipline and time they require to master. There … Read more
Astounding A Cappella Version Of Vivaldi’s Spring
Composed in 1725, The Four Seasons is Vivaldi’s best-known work and is among the most popular pieces in the classical music repertoire. Vivaldi originally wrote … Read more
Four Hands, One Guitar. Duo Makes Guitar Playing Look Easy
The Siqueira Lima Guitar Duo is regarded as one of the most prestigious guitar duos nowadays. From Classical works to Brazilian instrumentals they are recognized … Read more
Playing The Biggest Tuba In The World Requires A Strong Set Of Lungs
Carl Fischer Music owns what some believe is the biggest tuba in the world, a subcontrabass monstrosity known to a select few as “Big Carl”. … Read more
Original Mozart Score Discovered In Hungarian Library
A librarian expert in Budapest has discovered what appears to be a long-lost score by Mozart, for one of his most famous works ever composed. … Read more
12 Most Interesting Facts About George Gershwin
George Gershwin was one of the most remarkable American composers of the 20th century, known for his Broadway musicals as well as his world famous … Read more
8 Most Interesting Facts About Dmitri Shostakovich
Dmitri Shostakovich was one of the most prominent figures of 20th-century music. He’s most well known for his fifteen symphonies, many of which are standard … Read more
PaGAGnini – A String Quartet With A Funny Twist
Pachelbel’s Canon is definitely one of the most overplayed compositions in the classical world. In fact, it drives some people up the wall, especially cello … Read more