MUSIC FUN
Tchaikovsky and Brahms: it is fun to learn what happens when two fine composers of different temperaments meet for the first time
These two great composers were born on the same day, seven years apart, and it is known that they could not stand each other. It … Read more
Practicing Violin Next To A Donkey Awakens A Great Talent
Alicia’s isn’t all that good at playing the violin, and Donkeyotee is no Frank Sinatra, but the two together produce an altogether unforgettable sound. What … Read more
Flute AutoPilot
If Tony Stark were an instrumentalist, would he have Jarvis create an autopilot for his instrument so that he wouldn’t have to do all the … Read more
Who Is The Fastest Clapper In The World? [VIDEO]
The most claps in one minute are 804 and were achieved by Bryan Bednarek (USA), at the Energy Command Studios in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA, … Read more
14 Of The Weirdest Classical Music Tattoos
Proving that it’s not just hard rockers and hip hop fans who can go all out with their tattoos, our friends at Classic FM published … Read more
Happy Birthday, Shostakovich-Style
As far as we know Dmitri Shostakovich never recorded his own arrangement of “Good Morning to All” (1893)/”Happy Birthday to You” (1912), but Trio Telepatico’s … Read more
Kangaroos Fighting Set To Classical Waltz
Maybe if you live in an Australian suburb, it’s normal to look out your window and see two kangaroos having at each other. For the … Read more
This Hilarious Conductor Perfectly Captures How Orchestra Rehearsals Go
It’s not easy being a conductor during practice, or so this humorous sketch would have us believe. A great way to get you or your friends … Read more
Six Best Uses Of Classical Music In Tom and Jerry Cartoons
We all have childhood memories related to Tom and Jerry and the slapstick humor surrounding their odd relationship, even though, if you watch them as … Read more
Classical Music Festivals Around The World
Post-pandemic, the opportunity to enjoy live music and music festivals at home, abroad or further afield is again possible. The plethora of options is almost … Read more
Five Types of Classical music lovers you find online
The Internet 2.0 gave us a great opportunity: user-generated content can allow anyone’s voice to be heard (a blessing or a curse?) and, as a … Read more
Seven Reasons Why You Should Date a Classical Musician
The contemporary dating scene might, at times, resemble TS Eliot’s wasteland or, worse, a post-apocalyptic landscape punctuated by primeval beings who shy away from light. Apps like … Read more
Six Questions You Shouldn’t Ask An Opera Singer
Opera singers, like anyone doing a job in the public eye, get asked a lot of questions. Audience members and fans are keen to find … Read more
The 18 Weirdest And Funniest Craigslist Ads For Musicians
You can always count on Craigslist for some highly questionable listings but we all know the free online classifieds site has a reputation for publishing some unusual, … Read more