The creators behind this video have it completely right. There’s a reason why Rachmaninoff’s music is so widely known and almost unanimously appreciated: for the past century, it … Read more
In 1969, Leonard Bernstein presented and conducted “Berlioz takes a trip,” part of the Young People’s concert series.” On that occasion, he discussed and played … Read more
The Brooklyn Duo are a piano and cello collaboration founded in 2014. But already within the first year of their existence, they’ve made quite a … Read more
It is self-evident that Eugéne Ysaÿe (1858-1931) wrote his own Violin Sonata No. 3, but he might not have considered himself its only author; he … Read more
‘Pas de quatre’ is a French term referring to dance in ballet among four people, literally translating as “step for four.” One of the most … Read more
Former cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, who was forced to retire from performing after suffering a neck injury, commented that there is no such thing as … Read more
It’s not easy being a conductor during practice, or so this humorous sketch would have us believe. A great way to get you or your friends … Read more
When Taylor Davis was eight years old, she was sitting in an all-school Christmas assembly and saw a young girl take the stage with her … Read more
Making a career choice can be tough, and it’s no different for musicians. While some will be lucky enough to have been identified as child … Read more
Actor Ethan Hawke is paying homage to pianist Seymour Bernstein, a largely unknown artist, with his first documentary Seymour: An Introduction. As NPR Classical summarizes … Read more
During the 2014 iTunes festival, award-winning composer Eric Whitacre wowed the audience with a choral version of Miley Cyrus’s Wrecking Ball, with the participation of … Read more
Sara starts off on the piano by herself, but it isn’t long before Jason tries to get in on the act. Sara gains the upper … Read more
In 2010, New York-based cellist Dale Henderson began playing the cello suites of Johan Sebastian Bach in subway stations around the city. His aim was … Read more
Based in Long Island, these kids have apparently been playing together since they were four years old, and have made TV appearances in Korean and … Read more
