Five Unusual Concerts at the BBC Proms
Since the programme for proms was unveiled, a lot of press coverage has focused on the inclusion of an Ibiza-style clubbing night. The idea of … Read more
CLASSICAL
Can you perfectly whistle through Mozart’s Queen of the Night Aria? This man can, and he’s amazing
The famous “Queen of the Night” aria from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” is known for being one of the most demanding pieces in the musical … Read more
12-Year Old Violinist Daniel Lozakovitj Produces Impressive Performance of Saint-Saëns’s Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovitj certainly seems to be a name for the future. But the 13-year-old is already impressing audiences with some wonderful performances which … Read more
Can you pick the Stradivarius Violin? Take the test
In a post on the best violin labels in history, we mentioned how 300 years after he worked, Antonio Stradivari is still considered one of … Read more
Six Interesting Facts About Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
For a man who left behind volumes of written records and explanations, Prokofiev remains a remarkably mysterious figure in the history of 20th century music. … Read more
StaffPad: the New Musical Notation App
An exciting new app designed to enable composers and musicians to create musical scores by hand has been released called StaffPad. Made with the support … Read more
Ten Reasons to Thank Your Music Teacher
Many people making a living from music, or even those who carry it on as a hobby, will be able to remember being heavily influenced … Read more
The 16 Most Beautiful Classical Music Pieces Inspired By Flowers
1. Waltz Of The Flowers by Tchaikovsky 2. Le Violette from Pirro e Demetrio by Scarlatti 3. The Tale Of The Stone Flower by Prokofiev 4. A … Read more
Watch The Notes Come To Life In This Animation Of The Bolero
In a video that looks just like a segment of Disney’s Silly Symphonies or Fantasia, artist Simon Brethé animates the pentagram, making the notes of … Read more
Pianist starts concert series for parents and carers of autistic children
Two concerts aimed at parents and carers of children and young people suffering from autism will take place in the UK over the next month. … Read more
Study to look in to new concert hall for London
The British government revealed at the end of February that it was supporting a feasibility study in to constructing a new purpose-built concert hall in … Read more
Do you have what it takes to play in the Berlin Philharmonic?
The Berlin Philharmonic is one of the leading orchestras in the world with a powerful tradition going back decades. Now they are hiring, and that’s … Read more
Q&A: Violinist Eric Silberger shows us the endless possibilities of Classical Music
If you need proof that classical music lends itself to countless contexts and environments, well, let us just tell you that violinist Eric Silberger performed … Read more
Is this glass harp version of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy better than the original?
Polish Glass music duo “Glass Duo” graces the stage of the Santo Stefano Basilica in Bologna with a dreamlike interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the … Read more
Ten Sensual Classics because yes, Classical Music Can Be Sexy
We know, we know. As soon as someone mentions “erotic” classical music and sensual classics, you immediately think of Ravel’s Bolero and its joke about … Read more