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
CLASSICAL
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
Ballet Company From Vienna Does Something A Little Out Of The Ordinary
Something out of the ordinary in the ballet world: The Vienna State Opera Ballet Academy entertains the audience in Monte Carlo with their unique approach … Read more
Carlo Gesualdo: the “madman” of the Italian Reinassance
Carlo Gesualdo, also known as Gesualdo da Venosa is probably one of the most controversial composers of all time. He has always been considered a … Read more
Butterfly Lands On Flute Player’s Face During International Competition
Wooed by the beautiful sound of Yukie Ota‘s flute during the Carl Nielsen International Flute Competition, a majestic butterfly wanted a front-row seat. So it … Read more
The Sound Of Music Hits The Stage in 2015
American audiences might not be keen on seeing another film version of the Julie Andrews classic, but Broadway is a different ballpark. Directed by Jack … Read more
‘Happy Birthday’ In The Style Of Different Classical Composers
Pianist Nicole Pesce in concert at Tempe Center for the Arts not only showed her virtuosity but gave us a taste of her creativity and humor. … Read more
Tempus Fantasy Makes The Piano A Different Kind Of Instrument
Does Classical music work with every other genre of music? My first thought is yes, because we see so many seemingly opposite styles of music … Read more
Mattia Cupelli Soars To New Heights On Skies Within
Music is a journey, both for the performer or composer as well as for the audience. Each composer presents their unique storytelling style in their … Read more
Exciting Trombone Loop Cover of Pharrell Williams’ Song ‘Happy’
In Pop music there’s not another song with the rotation, coverage, or press that Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” is receiving. Many factors contribute to the rise … Read more
Experience Schubert on the Beach
People have different ideas for what a tranquil setting looks like. For some, it’s an afternoon on the beach with the sun shining, the waves … Read more
‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Gets Majestic Reinvention With Aston
Based on the performance of Aston I would say resoundingly so. Their unique rendition of the grunge rock anthem of teen rebellion from the early 90s, … Read more