The Rivalry of Brahms and Wagner
In the vast landscape of 19th-century German music, two towering figures emerge, each commanding attention and adulation in their own...
Chennai Youth Sinfonietta Teachers: Efrén Ruiz, Strings
Meet Efrén Ruiz, a vibrant 29-year-old Venezuelan cellist, composer, and social media content creator who seamlessly intertwines music and values...
Laying the Foundation: The Essential Role of the Bass Guitar in Music
The Unsung Hero: Importance of the Bass Guitar Looking at the musical canvas, which captivates listeners worldwide, makes one wonder about the role of the bass guitar in performance. This instrument, which is often under appreciated and greatly misunderstood, forms...
How To Tune A 12-String Guitar? (Different Tunings Explained)
Are you fascinated by the shimmery and full sound of a 12-string guitar? Don’t let those extra strings hold you...
Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at 100
George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue was premiered one hundred years ago, on the snowy afternoon of February 12, 1924, at Aeolian...
ABRSM Launches ‘Start Here’: A New Podcast Journeying Through Music’s Diverse Landscape
Country music aficionado and veteran DJ Bob Harris, bhangra stars Punjabi Hit Squad and classical organist Anna Lapwood will guest as ABRSM launches a new podcast series, Start Here. The ten-part series, hosted by ABRSM Artistic Director Alexis Ffrench, will...
Red Rocks: A Chronicle of Iconic Performances and Natural Wonders
The June of 1978 marked a rare occurrence. The American rock legend Bruce Springsteen had a reputation for being reluctant...
Maria Caniglia: A Life in Opera’s Limelight
Maria Caniglia was born in Naples on 5th May 1905. It was considered a blessing when Agostino Roche accepted her...