How did Robert Burns intend his songs to be performed?
Scottish poet Robert Burns is known around the world for his songs. How could you celebrate New Year’s Eve without singing along to Auld Lang … Read more
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Get ready for the opera season in 10 minutes
The opera season is getting underway around the world, so we thought we’d do our bit to encourage you to become an audience member. Maybe … Read more
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CMUSE relies on the loyalty and generosity of its readers to keep bringing you news, interesting stories, interviews and a bit of fun from the … Read more
Outdoor pianos are not always welcome
A growing number of towns and cities around the world have embraced the idea of placing pianos in popular outdoor locations during the summer months. … Read more
Watch this original Star Wars cello medley
Canadian cellist Nicholas Yee has put together a 10-minute cello medley made up of music from the Star Wars score composed by the legendary John … Read more
What does the world’s smallest violin sound like?
Most people associate any reference to the “world’s smallest violin” as a sign of someone’s utter lack of sympathy for another’s tale of woe. But … Read more
10 of the best 11 o’clock numbers in musical theatre
If you love musical theater and you find yourself humming a particular melody, chances are that you are actually thinking about an 11 o’clock number, … Read more
Crowdfunding Superstar Amanda Palmer Changes The World By Asking
If you haven’t heard Amanda Palmer, you’re among a group of people who is outside of one of the most powerful music communities there are. … Read more
The 16 Most Beautiful Classical Music Pieces Inspired By Flowers
1. Waltz Of The Flowers by Tchaikovsky 2. Le Violette from Pirro e Demetrio by Scarlatti 3. The Tale Of The Stone Flower by Prokofiev 4. A … Read more
Piano Duo Stretches The Boundaries Of Classical Music
There was a time in the 1990s when cutting edge musicians used music videos to showcase their talents and grow their fans. Audiences clamored to … Read more
Orchestra Performs After Eating World’s Hottest Chili Peppers
What happens when you make the musicians of the Danish National Chamber Orchestra eat the world’s hottest chili peppers and have them play Jacob Gade’s … Read more
Verdi Vs Wagner: Who’s The Winner?
If you’re not familiar with the history of the two men, Verdi and Wagner composed operas in the same time period, and had nearly opposite … Read more
Cellist And Beatboxing Flight Attendant Play Bach Duet
During a Southwest Airlines flight, cellist Francisco Vila and a beatboxing flight attendant known as Maximillian performed the Prelude to Bach‘s Cello Suite No. 1, to … Read more
This 8 Year Old Girl Singing ‘Queen of the Night’ Seriously Understands The Character
The famous aria from Mozart’s “ The Magic Flute” is known for being one of the most demanding Soprano pieces in the literature. Popularly know … Read more
Lang Lang Demonstrates How To Test A Piano For A Concert
Becoming a concert pianist takes years of experience and thousands hours of practice on a regular basis. To developing a substantial classical piano repertoire, pianists … Read more