Who are the classical musicians with a Grammy nomination this year?
The list of nominees for the Grammies was released on Wednesday, with the awards ceremony set for February 2017. Classical music will be represented in … Read more
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Five gift ideas for classical music lovers this holiday season
With the Black Friday rush yesterday, everybody is starting to think about gifts for the holiday season, whether for Christmas or other festivities. Maybe you’re … Read more
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter speaks out in support of “Hamilton” musical cast
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter has joined those expressing concern about the environment in the United States for artists in the wake of the reaction to the … Read more
Watch a mezzo soprano perform to airline passengers at 40,000 feet
Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins performed a rendition of “Somewhere over the Rainbow” to first-class passengers on a British Airways flight to Russia. Jenkins was joined … Read more
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
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