Know Your Composer
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.
Know Your Composer
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.
Know Your Composer
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.
Know Your Composer
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.
Music Education
The oboe’s distinct tone, rich in overtones and piercing clarity, makes it the ideal instrument for tuning orchestras. Its A serves as both a practical pitch anchor and a symbolic call to musical unity.
Music Education
Baroque composers like Bach, Handel, and Corelli transformed Christmas music into timeless masterpieces. Discover how their intricate harmonies and bold storytelling defined a festive season rooted in faith and grandeur.
Know Your Composer
Beethoven’s 'Immortal Beloved' remains one of classical music’s greatest mysteries. His heartfelt letter, filled with longing and passion, sparks endless speculation about the identity of the woman who captivated the composer’s heart and soul.
