Study reveals practising a musical instrument helps children focus and plan ahead
A study published by researchers at the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine provides more evidence of the benefits music can bring to children and … Read more
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This 90-year-old couple playing Bach duets should be an inspiration to all musicians
Recorded in Budapest, this video shows the result of 70 years of musical collaboration. Romanian-born Hungarian composer Gyorgy Kurtag and his wife Marta, who have … Read more
How about a classical music cruise this summer?
CroisiEurope, a cruise operator running trips on Europe’s rivers, has announced a new week-long holiday aimed at classical music fans. The inaugural trip will begin … Read more
This Ted Talk Brilliantly Explains How To Read Music
If I asked you what Justin Bieber and Beethoven had in common, I bet you would shudder in disgust, thinking that not even The Piano … Read more
19th Century Cello That Went to War Sells for Over £6,000 at Auction
A historic cello which travelled to war with its owner in South Africa during the 19th century has been sold at an auction house in … Read more
The Mozart Effect: What can babies really hear in the womb?
Psychologist Frances Rauscher had no idea her 1993 research study featuring 36 college students would spawn a craze termed (and copyrighted) “The Mozart Effect.” According … Read more
Does online streaming really spell the end for CDs and vinyl?
It wasn’t very long ago that media reports were pointing out that digital music sales had surpassed physical sales for the first time. In April, … Read more
The Harry Potter Soundtrack gets an Indian Makeover
If you never listened to The Indian Jam Project, we suggest you start doing so immediately. By using instruments such as sarangi, santoor, and the … Read more
Unheard of Instruments in the Saxophone Family
Dr Paul Cohen is not only a virtuoso saxophonist who masters composers ranging from Debussy to John Williams. In fact, he also boasts an impressive … Read more
Star Wars Medley Combines Piano Arrangement With Themed Costumes
Timed perfectly to coincide with the latest installment of Star Wars, Player Piano has released a special medley making use of the instantly recognizable music … Read more
Star Wars Cast Performs A Cappella Version of The Star Wars Soundtrack
We really enjoyed this a cappella medley of John Williams’s work, where tv host Jimmy Fallon and The Roots perform with old and new cast … Read more
Pianist Lubomyr Melnyk can play up to 19.5 notes per second
It seems that the time has come for a new piano technique. Pianist Lubomyr Melnyk, in fact, invented what he called “continuous music”, which allows … Read more
Interview with pianist and composer Angelo Rapan
Pianist and composer Angelo Rapan recently released his debut album, Songs of Leaving. This work, which blends new age with a strictly classical background, tells … Read more
Musicians and tinnitus: learn to live with the ringing in your ears
Hearing problems can cause major challenges for musicians and are a lot more widespread than many people realise. As a recent survey we commented on … Read more
Eager for something different? Try the Lippens keyboard
In the late 1880s. Paul von Janko introduced an innovative keyboard which was meant to overcome the limitations of the traditional piano, namely the geometry … Read more