Six Most Interesting Facts About Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884)
“With God’s help and grace, I will be a Mozart in composition and a Liszt in technique.” – from an 1843 diary entry Feel free … Read more
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Six Curious Facts About Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Rossini was born in Pesaro, which was part of the Papal states, in 1792. His father Giuseppe was a semi-professional trumpeter member of a … Read more
DIVA: Counting Down the Top 10 Sopranos of the 20th Century
Consider Juno, goddess of marriage and childbirth, antagonizing Aeneas as he tries to found Rome because she holds a grudge against the Trojans. Or Minerva, goddess … Read more
The 10 Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time
There are so many issues involved in choosing the top classical pianists. Should it be based on their technical ability, their reputation or following, the … Read more
Ten Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Musicians
Part of the reason of the rise of this new figure is the liberation of independent music from the gatekeepers. It means that nowadays, a … Read more
16 Inspiring Love Quotes from Great Musicians
Love is in the air these days, so we thought we’d give a try to make your day a little brighter. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we have … Read more
7 Famous Classical Musicians Who Suffered From Stage Fright
Are you one of the growing number of performers who are acknowledging that they face the challenge of stage fright? It seems like the topic … Read more
The Most Tragic Love Stories in the Opera: an anti-Valentine’s day listicle
For our lovelorn and cynical readers, we prepared a list of the most ill-fated and unfortunate couples in opera, which include triangles, deception, incest and … Read more
The Modern Music of Film: 5 Scores Not To Be Missed During Oscar Season
Many in the modern era mourn, what they perceive to be, the death of “classical” music. The illustrious swells of symphony, orchestral and magnificent are … Read more
Four top music technologies to be revealed in 2015
With the help of technology, listening to music has become much easier, more convenient, and highly entertaining. A Nielsen research entitled Music 360 revealed that … Read more
4 Modern Classical Groups to Keep an Eye On
It’s often believed that classical music is only made in the 1900s or before, from experts like Chopin or Mozart. With the younger generations now starting … Read more
2014 In Memoriam: Classical Musicians We Lost This Year
Alexander Ivashkin, Russian cellist, 65 Alexander Ivashkin, cellist, conductor, writer, festival director, performed in more than 40 countries, including over 50 world premieres. … Read more
10 Beautiful Sheet Music Christmas Ornaments You Can Make Yourself
Sheet music can add a certain touch of elegance to your decor, and these ornaments would be a wonderful addition to your Christmas decorating. We … Read more
20 Gig Tips From One Of The Greatest Jazz Masters Of All Time, Thelonious Monk
Most working musicians have a list of things they do and don’t do when performing. For musicians who are starting out, it’s advised to talk … Read more