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
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Ten Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Musicians
Part of the reason of the rise of this new figure is the liberation of independent music from the gatekeepers. It means that nowadays, a … Read more
7 Famous Classical Musicians Who Suffered From Stage Fright
Are you one of the growing number of performers who are acknowledging that they face the challenge of stage fright? It seems like the topic … Read more
The Most Tragic Love Stories in the Opera: an anti-Valentine’s day listicle
For our lovelorn and cynical readers, we prepared a list of the most ill-fated and unfortunate couples in opera, which include triangles, deception, incest and … Read more
The Modern Music of Film: 5 Scores Not To Be Missed During Oscar Season
Many in the modern era mourn, what they perceive to be, the death of “classical” music. The illustrious swells of symphony, orchestral and magnificent are … Read more
Four top music technologies to be revealed in 2015
With the help of technology, listening to music has become much easier, more convenient, and highly entertaining. A Nielsen research entitled Music 360 revealed that … Read more
4 Modern Classical Groups to Keep an Eye On
It’s often believed that classical music is only made in the 1900s or before, from experts like Chopin or Mozart. With the younger generations now starting … Read more
2014 In Memoriam: Classical Musicians We Lost This Year
Alexander Ivashkin, Russian cellist, 65 Alexander Ivashkin, cellist, conductor, writer, festival director, performed in more than 40 countries, including over 50 world premieres. … Read more
10 Beautiful Sheet Music Christmas Ornaments You Can Make Yourself
Sheet music can add a certain touch of elegance to your decor, and these ornaments would be a wonderful addition to your Christmas decorating. We … Read more
20 Gig Tips From One Of The Greatest Jazz Masters Of All Time, Thelonious Monk
Most working musicians have a list of things they do and don’t do when performing. For musicians who are starting out, it’s advised to talk … Read more
4 Tips On Getting Your Kids To Practice More
Many children have a hard time sitting still for very long if not engaged in something. This is true even with learning something new, like … Read more
Placido Domingo in pictures: 16 iconic images of the great tenor
Placido Domingo is an international icon who has definitely shared his renowned tenor vocals with the world, giving over 3,600 career performances in over 100 … 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