Purchasing a drum set for a beginning student can be overwhelming. You often have to consider the following: What kind of spending plan do you have? What type of music would you like to play? What location will the instrument occupy? These questions can be difficult and confusing to answer
Interviews
I had not heard of Reena Esmail before, not being a regular follower of the work of contemporary composers of music other than for the guitar, in the Western tradition. When I was approached to consider a Q&A with Ms Esmail, I proceeded to hear some of her
Music Education
A brief history of a tradition that marks the beginning of every new year for European lovers of Western classical music. Every year, on 1st January at 11.15 in the morning CET, the Vienna Philharmonic ushers in the New Year with a concert of music by the Johann Strauss
For many years, parents have debated what the best age might be for children to start taking music lessons. Parents thinking about beginning their child’s musical education usually fall into two distinct camps. Some parents, inspired by stories of musical prodigies like Mozart completing a symphony by the age
Know Your Composer
Recently, Antonio Salieri (1750-1825) has gotten some seriously bad PR. But we need to be clear about the fact that he did not cause Mozart’s death. Salieri was a serious and steady man, but there is also mention of him as friendly and cheerful. The Irish singer Michael Kelly
Know Your Composer
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor opens with one of the most powerful and iconic introductions in music history. A mighty four-note descending line, stated three times in the horns, is punctuated by orchestral thunderbolts. A soaring and expansive theme emerges in the strings, accompanied by colossal
News
Among the first few institutions of Higher Education in India to offer a bachelor’s degree in Western classical music in combination with Psychology and English studies, Christ University, Bangalore, is dedicated to situating practise-based learning at the core of all disciplines. The triple major program offers a curriculum that
Singers need to protect their vocal cords from drying out. Here are the best portable humidifiers for singers.
Features
There is precious little in Vienna that does not invoke awe, but there is something about a monument that is built not just of opulence and grandeur, but an unparalleled musical legacy. The Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper in German) is among the oldest and most prestigious opera houses in
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At Whitsun 2023, we embark upon a journey to the underworld – experiencing once again the birth of opera from the grief of Orpheus over the loss of his beloved Eurydice. Cecilia Bartoli and her guests explore the myth of the enchanting lament of Orpheus, whose moving song and playing are
Music Education
What do we classical musicians spend most of our time doing? That’s right: practicing. Nowadays this is mostly a completely closed and private process, where we are completely alone and prefer other people not to listen. As teachers, we don’t really know how our students practice, let alone
The most memorable concerts had something special beyond the performed. Musical concerts have evolved beyond simple performances; they are now immersive experiences that are impossible to forget. Event organizers are increasingly turning to professional event planners to transform concerts into unforgettable moments. The artists too continue to play a crucial
