Applications open for international flute and clarinet competition in Romania
The 16th Gheorghe Dima International Music Competition for flute and clarinet is scheduled to take place from 9 to 15 July, 2017, in Cluj, Romania. … Read more
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Calgary to host performance of longest piano piece in history
In just a few hours, a team of 40 pianists will begin their attempt to perform the longest piano piece in history. Honens music festival … Read more
Sluka: Introversions
Introversions is San Diego-based Sluka’s tenth studio album. Taking listeners on a journey from rock ballads to pop, with an unmistakable ‘80s influence at times, … Read more
Requiem marks 100 years since death of violinist in World War I
Montague Johnson, a 21-year-old soldier killed during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War, was a violin player from Coventry in the … Read more
Listen to symphonies in a matter of seconds
It’s always being claimed that people no longer have the patience or focus to sit through an entire symphony, let alone a full concert. Rainer … Read more
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians reject pay cuts
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians will vote later this week on strike action after rejecting a contract offer by management Sunday. Approval of the four-year … Read more
3D hand helps girl play violin
A university student has designed a 3D prosthetic hand that is helping a budding 14-year-old violinist play her instrument. Sarah Valentiner was born without a … Read more
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CMUSE relies on the loyalty and generosity of its readers to keep bringing you news, interesting stories, interviews and a bit of fun from the … Read more
Watch Argerich and Barenboim duet in memorable Proms encore
Last month, Martha Argerich appeared as the soloist as Daniel Barenboim conducted the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which he set up in 1999 with the academic … Read more
Radio Station helps bring classical music to hospital patients
Minnesota Public Radio is compiling a classical music playlist to be made available to patients at hospitals run by Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and … Read more
How does this violin interpretation of Chopin’s Nocturne in C sharp minor sound?
The famous Polish pianist composed Nocturne No. 20 in 1830 and dedicated it to his older sister. Violinist Stepan Grytsay decided to interpret the piece … Read more
Which airlines are best for musicians travelling with instruments?
The International Federation of Musicians has identified the airlines that give you the most favourable treatment if you are travelling with your instrument. The FIM … Read more
First dementia-friendly opera planned in UK
The first ever dementia-friendly opera performance in the UK is to be presented in Edinburgh by Scottish Opera in November. Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro … Read more
Outdoor pianos are not always welcome
A growing number of towns and cities around the world have embraced the idea of placing pianos in popular outdoor locations during the summer months. … Read more
Largest ever collection of Mozart’s works released
What better way to mark the 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death than to buy the most comprehensive collection of his works ever available. The International … Read more