Interviews
Robert Mimra discusses his ‘Prepared Piano’ project, blending Baroque influences with contemporary techniques. In this interview, he explores how the prepared piano, harpsichord, and percussion combine to create a unique soundscape for modern art music.
Know Your Composer
Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, the 'Unfinished Symphony,' captivates with its haunting beauty and enigmatic incompleteness. Despite being only two movements, it remains a masterpiece, inviting speculation and celebrating the profound genius of Schubert’s artistry.
Music Education
Explore the science of sound, from how sound waves travel to their applications in music, medicine, and technology. Discover the principles of acoustics and how sound impacts our daily lives.
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Exile shaped the lives and music of composers like Bartók, Rachmaninoff, and Schoenberg. Uprooted by war and repression, they created works that reflect longing, resilience, and the struggles of leaving their homelands behind.
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Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell is a Baroque masterpiece blending profound emotion, exquisite music, and timeless themes of love and destiny. Its iconic lament, “When I am laid in earth,” remains an operatic touchstone.
Music Education
Discover the art of conducting, from its history to the skills required. Learn how maestros interpret scores, lead orchestras, and create unforgettable performances in this deep dive into the conductor’s world.
Music Education
From Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue to John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, these ten transformative jazz albums redefined music, blending innovation, emotion, and cultural impact to shape the genre and inspire generations of listeners.
Interviews
Mathias Halvorsen joins conductor Otto Tausk and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra to explore Ravel and Korngold’s left-hand piano concertos—profound works born from personal struggle and shaped by the scars of World War I.
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Mozart’s mischievous antics reveal a playful side to the musical genius. From witty pranks on colleagues to humorous musical satires, his love for laughter infused his life and work with irresistible charm and humanity.
Music Education
Classical music’s digital evolution is bridging tradition and innovation. Streaming, AI, and virtual concerts are reshaping how it’s experienced, attracting younger audiences and opening global access to this timeless art form.
News
Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla maestro, revolutionised Indian classical music through his artistry, global collaborations, and innovation. His passing at 73 marks the end of an era, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy that transcends cultural boundaries.
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Long before Beatlemania, there was Lisztomania. Discover the hysteria surrounding Franz Liszt’s electrifying performances, the cultural impact of his virtuosity, and how the 19th-century composer ignited the first waves of fan frenzy.
