Vijay Venkatesh on Mozart, Humanity, and the Art of Pure Sound

Pianist Vijay Venkatesh reflects on the spiritual discipline behind Mozart’s music, his new Naxos recordings, and how exploring the composer’s humanity has shaped his own search for purity of sound and artistic stillness.

The Myth of the “Mad Genius”: Was Beethoven Truly Insane?

Beethoven is often portrayed as the archetypal mad genius, tormented into brilliance by instability and suffering. But was he truly insane, or has Romantic mythology obscured the real story of resilience and discipline?

Trinity Laban and Shiv Nadar University Launch Satyam Kalon

Trinity Laban and Shiv Nadar University unveil Satyam Kalon, a transformative global arts initiative uniting leading institutions across three continents to foster interdisciplinary creation, transcultural research and new creative languages rooted in the ideals of truth and beauty.

Gershwin and Schoenberg: An Unlikely Friendship

George Gershwin and Arnold Schoenberg formed one of music history’s most unexpected friendships. Their bond in 1930s Los Angeles bridged classical modernism and American jazz, revealing how mutual respect can transcend genre, culture, and artistic philosophy.

How to Use Compression in Music Production

Compression controls the dynamic range of music and shapes tone, punch and clarity. This beginner friendly guide explains how compressors work, what each control does and how to apply compression effectively in real world mixing situations.

How to Build a Classical Music Curriculum

A clear and practical guide to designing a thoughtful classical music curriculum that balances technique, repertoire, musicianship and creativity, helping educators build structured pathways that inspire confident, curious and well rounded young musicians.

Teaching Rhythm and Meter in the Classroom

Teaching rhythm and meter in the classroom builds more than musical skill. It nurtures coordination, creativity, and empathy, helping students connect movement, listening, and expression through practical, cultural, and interdisciplinary approaches to rhythm education.

From Blues to Bebop: The Evolution of Jazz Styles

Tracing jazz from its blues roots to the brilliance of bebop, this article explores how the genre evolved through innovation, rhythm, and improvisation to become one of the twentieth century’s greatest musical legacies.

5 Unexpected Skills You’ll Pick Up at a Creative Arts Workshop

When you sign up for a painting, pottery, or writing class, you probably expect to learn how to mix colors, throw a pot, or structure a compelling sentence. And you will! That's the core of the experience. But what most people don’t realize is that a creative

Schubert’s Lieder: Poetry in Music

Schubert transformed poetry into music, elevating the German Lied to an art form of deep emotional and psychological resonance. His songs unite word and melody in timeless intimacy, where voice and piano speak as equals.

Remembering Jini Dinshaw and Her Legacy with the Bombay Chamber Orchestra

Jini Dinshaw, founder of the Bombay Chamber Orchestra, shaped generations of Indian string players with her vision, energy, and devotion. Her passing marks the end of an era in India’s Western classical music history.

Dariia Lytvishko: Illuminating the Organ’s Modern Voice

Ukrainian organist Dariia Lytvishko discusses her debut NAXOS album Toccatas and Meditations, the enduring allure of the French organ tradition, and how she bridges history, emotion, and innovation to bring the instrument to new audiences worldwide.