Harmony in Leadership: A Conversation with Jonathan Freeman-Attwood
Professor Jonathan Freeman-Attwood CBE has not only shaped the landscape of classical music but has transformed the education narrative for...
The Suzuki Approach to Education and the 10,000-Hour Rule
“He’s extremely talented.” “She doesn’t have the talent for singing.” We’ve all heard variants of these comments, even if we...
The best classical music pieces for beginners
Western classical music is a vast genre that encompasses hundreds of years of musical history, ranging from the medieval era to the contemporary era. For those new to classical music, it can be overwhelming to navigate the vast catalog of...
Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov (1873 – 1943): All by Himself
Canadian singer Celine Dion was in the news on account of her recent diagnosis with the crippling rare neurologic condition...
Video Games and the Rise of Symphonic Music: ‘Starfield’ and Beyond
“Starfield” is one of the most anticipated video games in recent history. The game, which was released on Sept. 6,...
Navigating the Diversity of Vocal Genres in Classical Music
The art of vocal performance in classical music is not merely a display of technical prowess; it is a profound exploration of human emotion and narrative. Central to this exploration is the concept of vocal repertoire, a rich and diverse...
Shostakovich’s Impromptu for Viola and Piano: Paul Neubauer and Wu Han
In 2017, a previously unknown work by Dmitri Shostakovich was discovered in Moscow’s Central Archives among the documents of Vadim...
Callas – Paris, 1958: celebrating Maria Callas’ centenary
Callas – Paris, 1958: celebrating Maria Callas’ centenary In her centenary year Volf Productions and Composite Films have revealed that...