Angelica Frey 
Where Literature had James Joyce and the art world had Picasso, music had the genius of Igor Stravinsky. Even though it would be easy to … Read more
During a masterclass with Joseph Gingold in 1982, a teenage Joshua Bell (sporting a bowl cut) makes his way through the third movement of Tchaikovsky’s … Read more
In fact, he has been tied to the cliché of emotionalism and easy accessibility and his inventiveness never got the recognition it deserved. Sure, his … Read more
If you care to have your own pocket symphonic orchestra within arm’s reach, all you have to do is go buy a box of Lego … Read more
If you loved the musical segments in The Little Mermaid, chances are that you will be swept away by Aquasonic, a Danish band that performs … Read more
What would the aria “Here is Johnny” sound like? Now playing at the Minnesota Opera, The Shining promises to be a genre-redefining work, appealing both … Read more
MRI and music remain a fascinating universe: after seeing French-horn player Sarah Willis in action, we can now bear witness to baritone Michael Volle’s virtuoso … Read more
Ah, the diva anecdotes we can never tire of! Romanian Soprano Angela Gheorghiu was singing the title role in a star-studded Viennese Tosca production at … Read more
It turns out that Syd R. Duke, the same composer who managed to turn Beethoven’s fifth into a refined and delicate work in the style … Read more
You know the adage: classical music is elitist, going to a concert means you have to behave like you are in the church (or in … Read more
An American in Paris is one of the most famous compositions written by George Gershwin and one of the most famous pieces in American music … Read more
Bristol-based musician Syd R. Duke arranged Beethoven’s epic fifth symphony into a work for piano. Mind you, Ludwig’s original is scored for piccolo, two flutes, … Read more
“That is what the demise of humanity sounds like,” a Youtube user commented upon listening to the rendition of the Choral part of Beethoven’s Ninth … Read more
Those who are not immersed in the world of classical music tend to imagine it as a fabled ivory tower on mount Olympus where blissful … Read more
John Williams’ Star Wars score is known for being a full-fledged orchestral work that could be included in the classical music canon. Yet, who knew … Read more