What does the same voice in 15 different environments sound like?
We typically associate the phrase “taking your voice on tour” with road trips, heartfelt performances on stage and, maybe, stage diving. Singer Joachim Müllner, however, … Read more
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Is it possible to sing Mozart’s Queen of the Night Aria any worse than this?
Florence Foster Jenkins was an American soprano who became famous for her complete lack of rhythm, pitch, tone, and overall singing ability. She was considered … Read more
These elephants ought to love Vivaldi
In preparation for the upcoming “Magical Nights” events, the violinists of the ORCW Orchestra played a selection of Classical music pieces to the zoo’s elephants. … Read more
Is this Zarathustra rendition an epic fail or the work of a genius?
Can you recognize it? It’s Also Sprach Zarathustra. Also Sprach Zarathustra, a tone poem composed by Richard Strauss in 1896 and inspired by Nietzsche’s novel … Read more
10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Music Teacher
Teaching music can be tremendously rewarding and enjoyable. Music teachers frequently mention the satisfaction of watching someone be inspired by the joys of music, learning … Read more
Flute player had his music in the wrong order on his stand. His reaction is simply awesome!
Polish-born flute player Krzysztof Kaczka is an accomplished musician who performs numerous recitals all around the world. But even for experienced musicians like himself, unexpected … Read more
The 20 Harshest Composer-on-Composer Insults in Classical Music
It’s well documented that in the classical music realm, the egos that accompany the talent can get a little out of control. Here we’ve collected … Read more
Can The Great White From Jaws Hear Its Theme On The Octobass?
It’s no secret that not all hearing is created equal. There are frequencies of sound that are very discernable to dogs that you and I … Read more
These Musicians performed Ode To Joy with their babies wrapped around their bodies
“Play date” has a completely new meaning for this group of musicians— some are professionals, some haven’t touched an instrument since high school. In fact, … Read more
Happy Birthday in Wagner—or Tristan— Style
Just in time for the Composer’s birthday, we found a version of a Happy Birthday performed in pure Wagner-like style. However, we found this rendition … Read more
Does the Musical Saw sound like an otherworldly Soprano?
Spooky, but beautiful, right? Also known as “singing saw,” the musical saw is capable of creating an ethereal tone very similar to the theremin, even … Read more
The 10 Funniest Classical Music Shred Videos
The whole shred craze started out with pop music videos from the past and present, including groups like the Beach Boys and Kings of Leon. … Read more
The Tiniest Grand Piano Ever
It’s a fact: all our tech devices are getting smaller and sleeker (with the exception of the headphones), so it should come to no surprise … Read more
Ten Things You Should Never Say to Your Piano Teacher
The memories a lot of people have of piano lessons at school makes it easy to forget that some of the greatest composers also spent … Read more
What Happens When a Rock Guitarist Shreds an Acoustic Bass?
Paul Gilbert has a knack for the extreme, being one of the founding members of Mr. Big and Racer X. He is also one of … Read more