A Talented Choir Surprised Shoppers With A Performance They’ll Remember Forever
A shopping center food court in Canada was the victim of a joyous flash mob attack by an Ontario choral society on Nov 17, 2010. … Read more
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3 Questions with Anna Leonova, Ukrainian Composer
Meet Anna Leonova! Anna Leonova is an Ukrainian composer of contemporary classical music, pianist, composition teacher, piano and music theory teacher, currently living in Qatar. At an … Read more
Cellogirls: New Fan Anthology About 2Cellos
While many music biographies are written by individuals with a proclivity for interest in their subject, it is rare that a book would be written … Read more
Classical Composer Superstitions: Curse Of The Ninth
Most people tend to think that only fearful individuals are superstitious. However, it turns out that even brilliant and skilful classical composers possess the strange … Read more
Porsche Takes A New Note With ‘Heavy Metal’ String Orchestra
Exotic car companies seem to be competing with each other in more ways than auto-motives, and also more than their marketing. In a new ad … Read more
(Silent) Monks Perform A Unique Rendition Of Hallelujah
Monks have repeatedly been a source for parody and jest by nonmembers of their ensemble. The parody of monks of King Arthur’s day were humorously … Read more
How Children Increase Their Learning Skills Through Music Lessons
Education is a subject continually on the minds of not just parents but business leaders around the world. The learning curve for people to perform … Read more
Piano Virtuoso Shines On Game Of Thrones
Jarrod Radnich is more than a pianist and music performer. The virtuoso is also a famed composer, producer and musical innovator in digital sheet music. … Read more
Game Of Thrones From The Buckingham Palace
Game Of Thrones, the hit HBO series, has been a big part of our blog series. From virtuosic piano solos to an impromptu performance at … Read more
How did the violin get its shape? Plant researcher and musician Dan Chitwood tracks the instrument’s evolution.
This isn’t the only commonality shared between plants and violins. It turns out that leafed plant species and one of classical music’s most beloved instruments … Read more
Experience Star Wars ‘The Imperial March’ Trombone Go Pro
Trombone plays a magnificent role in the performance of this piece. Who best to illustrate the vital role of trombone (and other members of the … Read more
Back To The Future Celebrates 30th With Live Orchestra
A few weeks back I talked about a performance of the music from Lord Of The Rings while the film played on screens behind the … Read more
4 Tips On Getting Your Kids To Practice More
Many children have a hard time sitting still for very long if not engaged in something. This is true even with learning something new, like … Read more
Meryl Streep Portrays World’s Worst Opera Singer In Upcoming Role
There are few actresses with such remarkable resumes for iconic roles than Meryl Streep. The multi-Academy award winner has portrayed Margaret Thatcher (The Iron Lady), … Read more
Pittsburgh Symphony Plays Pokémon
Video games and anime have fans in many different genres and entertainment circles. One of those is the classical music ensemble of the Pittsburgh Symphony … Read more