These Four Little Swans From Japan Will Bring A Smile To Your Face
‘Pas de quatre’ is a French term referring to dance in ballet among four people, literally translating as “step for four.” One of the most … Read more
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Dueling Piano Siblings Perform “Frozen” Playing Backwards
Sara starts off on the piano by herself, but it isn’t long before Jason tries to get in on the act. Sara gains the upper … Read more
Violinist Plays Along to Super Mario Bros
It’s been a covers heavy week with classical performers taking on metal and alternative rock. Video games have been a subject too with the Monad … Read more
This soprano has no idea her aria is being ‘translated’ behind her back
Mozart’s ‘Come scoglio,’ from the opera ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ is one of the most difficult arias in the soprano repertory. In this clip, the aria … Read more
Discover How Google Answers Orchestra Questions
One of the ways marketers position their content on websites is by looking to see not only what people are looking for online, but what … Read more
Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ played on 300 Android Smartphones
Beethoven wrote his 9th Symphony (also his final orchestral work) as a tribute to the collective experience of humanity. I’m not sure that he envisioned … Read more
Composer Son Lux Plays A Piano Rigged With Razors For Gillette Ad
More and more companies are incorporating the precision of classical composers and performers into their branding as a means of illustrating the excellence of their … Read more
Violincopter: The World’s First Flying Violin [VIDEO]
Meet Alejo Pesce and his odd flying vehicle! He is a wedding photographer from Reston Virginia, USA and in his spare time, he likes to build … Read more
GoPro Makes Trombonist A Music Superhero
The GoPro camera has revolutionized the way we shoot video. From aerial stunts to sports performance, seeing action from a first person perspective (up close … Read more
Vladimir Pliassov’s Incredible Musical Machine
Some inventions make things easier for us. Some cause revolutions that forever change the course of human history. Others give the possibility to play a … Read more
(Silent) Monks Perform A Unique Rendition Of Hallelujah
Monks have repeatedly been a source for parody and jest by nonmembers of their ensemble. The parody of monks of King Arthur’s day were humorously … Read more
Piano-Playing Hedgehog Awaits Orchestral Arrangement
Back in 2009, Lithuanian conductor and composer Mindaugas Piecaitis gained international attention with his orchestral piece featuring a youtube video of Nora the Piano Cat … Read more
How Much Music History Can You Illustrate In Less Than 7 Minutes? [VIDEO]
Just like everything else, music too evolved through the ages and countless genres of music have been created through time. History has given us some really … 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