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How the Vienna State Opera defines the cultural soul of a historic city
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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Salzburg Whitsun Festival | 26 – 29 May 2023
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
Six important practice tips for musicians
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 Power of Unique Experiences: Elevating Concerts to New Heights
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
The Best 8 Content Marketing Ideas for Musicians
Content marketing is essential for anyone who promotes their brand, services, or goods. It helps to engage an audience, grow a fan base, and build relationships with industry contacts. So, here are some content marketing ideas that help creative musicians publicize content! Come along! 1. Create a blog A website
Interviews
A Stoppardian World
Tom Stoppard’s Every Good Boy Deserves Favour had a splendid run at the NCPA in November. A conversation with the British playwright. A hundred miles from London, in his sunlit drawing room, Tom Stoppard takes slow sips of his coffee as he indulges every thought before it begins. Each
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ABRSM platform to ‘inspire, connect and champion’ global community of music teachers
Music teachers the world over – from instrument and vocal tutors to non-specialist primary school teachers – are to be connected in a landmark initiative designed to inspire, support and champion their skills to create a global community of music teaching peers. The Teacher Hub – an online platform for everyone involved in
Meet the Maestro
The Life and Career of Zubin Mehta
The legacy of one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century stretches beyond musical brilliance. Towards the end of the 18th century, European thinkers like Johann Gottfried Herder began to conceive of cultural difference as being in some ways connected to the “national character” of a people. In its
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What does the term ‘classical music’ mean to us in the 21st century?
Classical music means more than one thing and explanation is in order. Sometimes I make the distinction between big “C” and little “c”, but even that doesn’t fully solve it. The starting point is this: the “Classical” period in music is generally described as encompassing the works of Haydn
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Deutsche Grammophon Unlocks a New Musical World with STAGE+
The world’s oldest record label, Deutsche Grammophon – a division of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment – announces the launch of STAGE+, a ground-breaking classical music subscription service, offering livestreams, a huge video archive and new audio releases – all on one platform. The latest milestone in classical
Know Your Composer
Saint-Saëns’ Second Symphony: Adventures in Form
Camille Saint-Saëns was 24 years old when, during the summer of 1859, he composed Symphony No. 2 in A minor. It is a work which is both youthful and convention-defying. Intimate and compact, this music is far removed from the monumental grandeur of the “Organ Symphony,” which Saint-Saëns wrote some