Con Brio 2016 Schedule
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How Mozart Became a Genius: Talent, Practice, and the Truth Behind the Myth
Mozart’s genius was not effortless magic but the meeting of rare talent, intense training, artistic curiosity, and relentless professional work. The truth behind the myth is more human, and ultimately more astonishing than legend suggests.
In-Ear Monitors vs. Stage Monitors: Which Is Better for Live Performance?
Explore the practical differences between in-ear monitors and stage wedges, from sound quality and hearing protection to cost, comfort and ensemble awareness, helping musicians choose the right monitoring system for confident live performance on stage.
Why Did Opera Used to Last Five Hours?
Opera was once an all-night spectacle of music, theatre and social life. From lavish Baroque productions to Wagner’s epic dramas, audiences accepted performances lasting five hours because opera offered far more than music alone.
Yuja Wang documentary to explore the cost of virtuosity
A new documentary follows pianist Yuja Wang at a pivotal point in her career, exploring the virtuosity, pressure and private doubt behind one of classical music’s most fearless and recognisable artists on the international stage.