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Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, written for one-armed pianist Paul Wittgenstein, continues to inspire. Nicholas McCarthy’s journey from rejection to triumph proves that creativity, resilience, and determination can transcend even the greatest challenges.
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A tribute to pianist Alfred Brendel (1931–2025), celebrating not only his legendary musical legacy but also his incisive, absurdist poetry that skewered concert etiquette, musical dogma, and the human condition with equal flair.
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In Squid Game, classical music becomes a chilling soundtrack to violence and control. From Haydn to Strauss, explore how the show redefines beauty and power through its ironic and psychologically charged musical choices.
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From Beethoven’s 'Egmont' to Britten’s 'Peter Grimes', composers have long drawn on poets, novelists and dramatists to shape melody, form and emotion—proving that literature’s narrative power can be transmuted into the language of sound.
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Discover how Trinity Laban’s International Academies programme is advancing music education in India through masterclasses, mentorship, and performance opportunities with world-class faculty.
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Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart, a virtuoso pianist and early musical prodigy, was eclipsed by her brother Wolfgang. Her story reveals the brilliance and limitations faced by women in 18th-century classical music.
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Dr. Luis Dias reflects on the magic of moonlight, Debussy’s haunting Clair de lune, and its poetic roots in Verlaine, urging us to pause, look up, and listen under the night sky.
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From the Sydney Opera House to the BBC Proms, this global list explores ten of the most iconic classical music destinations where architecture, legacy, and live performance come together in harmony.
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In Merkinė’s historic embrace, Burmister Academy reshapes classical music education—merging artistry, mentorship, and cultural engagement to empower young string players with the tools to lead, perform, and advocate with depth and purpose.
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Once built on the ruins of war, the Barbican Centre redefined how a city could live with and through the arts—melding brutalist architecture, civic imagination, and inclusive programming into a singular cultural powerhouse.
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Angelina Jolie channels the legendary soprano Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s Maria. From operatic training to emotional nuance, the film explores Callas’s final days and legacy with depth, drama, and reverence.
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Experience Henry Purcell’s 'Dido and Aeneas', a Baroque masterpiece blending opera, drama, and ballet. Featuring top musicians from India and Sweden, this production promises an unforgettable evening of music, emotion, and collaboration on January 25, 2025.