Learning to Listen: Understanding Classical Music Through Structure and Emotion
Classical music is often perceived as complex and intimidating, with its intricate structures and sophisticated compositions. However, with a little...
The Collaboration of Brahms and Clara Schumann: Music and Friendship
The bond between Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann is a fascinating story of music, collaboration, and enduring friendship. Despite living...
PARMA Recordings Acquires Albany Records
GRAMMY®-winning production house PARMA Recordings has announced its acquisition of Albany Records. The classical label is welcomed as a new member of the PARMA family, with PARMA assuming responsibility for Albany operations and catalog administration. Albany’s catalog will be available...
Remembering Sir Andrew Davis
Sir Andrew Davis, the renowned English conductor, passed away on April 20 following a brief battle with leukemia. He was...
ABRSM Grants Empower Global Grassroots Music Initiatives in 2024
Brass teachers in Africa, young composers in the Caribbean and ‘at risk’ children in Guatemala are to benefit from an...
300 years of Bach’s St. John Passion
I set aside some time this Good Friday to listen to the complete St. John Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Besides being fitting music for that day of the Holy Week, this year marks the 300th anniversary of the...
Renato Zanelli: The Great Chilean Opera Singer
Chile, in South America, has produced a handful of operatic singers in the last century, like Sofia del Campo, Carlo...
Choosing Your First Electric Drum Kit: Tips and Considerations
The booming popularity of electric drum kits among music enthusiasts and professionals alike continues to grow. Whether you’re a lifelong...