Sketch of famous Beethoven piano concerto could fetch £200,000 at auction
A sketch by Ludwig van Beethoven containing the early stages of his work on his famous Piano Concerto No. 5 will be exhibited in London … Read more
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Syrian Expat Philharmonic Orchestra selling out shows in Germany
The 65 members of the Syrian Expat Philharmonic Orchestra were all forced to flee to Europe because of the civil war in their country which … Read more
First ever International Youth Choir Festival planned
Eight youth choirs from around the world will gather in London next April for the inaugural International Youth Choir Festival. The participating choirs will hold … Read more
“It’s an album about total freedom, and also about self-healing”
We recently reviewed The Unlearning Curve, the latest album from Canadian group Post Death Soundtrack. Combining rock and industrial/alternative influences, there is also something unmistakably … Read more
What would a destroyed piano sound like?
The idea of purposefully smashing up a piano to see what it sounds like probably seems quite absurd to most people, especially if you’re lucky … Read more
Bach archive to digitise 700 manuscripts
The Bach Archive in Leipzig is working on digitising 700 manuscripts in its collection, including scores and documents belonging to the great baroque composer. The … Read more
Yet another airline violin horror story
Reports of musicians facing problems when travelling with their instruments continue to come thick and fast. This time, a Spanish violinist was compelled to keep … Read more
Fort Worth Symphony musicians on strike
Musicians at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra began a strike Thursday, saying that management’s insistence on cuts was putting the orchestra at risk. Musicians voted … Read more
Check out this violin trio’s tribute to Daft Punk
Most people associate Daft Punk with their many electronic music hits, but a Belgian violin trio has given their sound a classical makeover. Trilogy released … Read more
Opera loses two stars to cancer
Opera music has been shaken over the past three weeks by the death of two outstanding singers due to cancer: soprano Daniela Dessì and tenor … Read more
Can this banjo player impress the cows?
A brave news reporter decided recently to try his hand at impressing a full barn of cows with his banjo playing. Judging by the derisive … Read more
Tod Hughes: Time Slow Down
Canadian singer-songwriter Tod Hughes’ first full-length album is a refreshing blend of roots, folk and rock over nine tracks combining personal lyrics with broader themes. … Read more
Charges dropped against opera singer arrested for noise violation
In Sep 2016, Opera singer Krista Clouse was arrested in Alexandria, Virginia, for singing on the street with a speaker system. The authorities have now … Read more
What are the biggest classical music myths?
With the new classical music season in many parts of the world getting underway, the question of the genre’s biggest myths is as relevant as … Read more
Watch the winning performance at the Isaac Stern International Violin Competition
The inaugural Shanghai International Isaac Stern Violin Competition concluded and you can now watch the winning performance. Japanese violinist Mayu Kishima secured the first prize … Read more