How does Martha Argerich make Rachmaninoff's notoriously difficult Piano Concerto look effortless? Check out our analysis of her most breathtaking playing!

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11.05.2025

Musical Tribute on Mother's Day

'If motherhood were a classical concert, she'd be the conductor, first violinist, exhausted pianist, and woman silently mouthing 'put that down!' from the wings.'

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10.05.2025

Monuments of Sound Classical Music’s Longest Piano Journeys

Did you know there's reportedly a 26-HOUR piano piece called 'For Clive Barker' by Matthew Lee Knowles? Discover more ultra-long compositions.

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09.05.2025

Stories in Music Smetana “From My Life”

Discover Smetana's powerful String Quartet No. 1, where each movement chronicles a chapter from his life—including the tragic onset of his deafness.

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08.05.2025

The Phenomenon of Musical Repeatism, Part One

Ever found yourself listening to the same song for hours? Musical repeatism is a real phenomenon that allows us to 'live inside' our favorite music.

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07.05.2025

The Art of Interpretation

In Western classical tradition, interpretation is an art form itself—keeping compositions alive while creating something new without changing a single note.

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07.05.2025

Why Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Had Everyone Singing and Crying

Discover how Beethoven conducted his 9th Symphony premiere without hearing a single note. A tale of genius overcoming impossible odds.

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07.05.2025

Do Not Mistake Activity for Progress: A Lesson for Musicians

That romantic image of spending endless hours in the practice room? It might actually be holding you back if you're not practicing mindfully.

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06.05.2025

Six of the Best Classical Music Streams: Which One Is Best For You?

From radio stations with rich histories to specialized streaming platforms, there's something for every classical music lover.

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04.05.2025

Did You Know Classical Music Has Its Own Comedians?

While classical music might seem serious, composers like Mozart, Haydn, Satie, and Alkan were actually musical pranksters. Find out more.

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04.05.2025

The Musician’s Essential Toolbox and Survival Kit

Breaking a string mid-concert? Bow falling apart on stage? Here are top 10 essential survival tools every musician should keep handy.

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03.05.2025

Josephine von Brunsvik: Was This Tragic Figure Beethoven's Immortal Beloved?

The mystery of Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved": Was Josephine von Brunsvik the recipient of his passionate unsent letter from July 1812?

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02.05.2025

Tiny Strings and Big Vibes Ukulele Bonanza

Classical music on the ukulele? Absolutely! Its bright, plucked tone works surprisingly well for Baroque pieces. Learn more.

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02.05.2025

Classical Music Pieces Featuring the Tuba

Celebrate this underrated brass instrument that's capable of both thunderous depth and surprising lyricism. Explore these music selections.

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01.05.2025

Antonin Dvořák's Poetic Sketches: A Tapestry of Mood and Melody

Composed in 1889 at his summer residence, these pieces showcase Dvořák's gift for folk-inspired melodies and pianistic surprises. Read more.

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30.04.2025

Experiencing Morton Feldman’s For Samuel Beckett

Morton Feldman's "For Samuel Beckett" defies expectations, creating a mesmerizing musical vertigo that starts abruptly and seems to have always existed.

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29.04.2025

Rachmaninoff’s Fiery Concerto Brilliance (Part 1) Mikhaïl Pletnev with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

Watch as Mikhail Pletnev tackles the composer's monumental first two concertos with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France led by Dima Slobodeniouk.

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28.04.2025

Beats of the World: Drumming Traditions across Cultures

Journey with us through the world's most fascinating drumming traditions, from Japanese Taiko to Argentina's Bombo Legüero.

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27.04.2025

A Tale of Two Petrenkos My Takeaways Across the Concert Stages from China in 2024

Berlin Philharmonic's 10-day Shanghai residency under Kirill Petrenko's baton was 2024's classical music highlight in China! Read more.

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26.04.2025

How Maria Anna Strauss Became the Mother of the Viennese Waltz

While her son Johann II is celebrated as the "Waltz King," it was Anna who defied her husband, secretly arranged music lessons for her talented son.

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26.04.2025

Maurice Ravel as a Young Man

Despite Stravinsky's quip about him being "the most perfect of Swiss watchmakers," Ravel's Spanish roots ran deep. Learn more.

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25.04.2025

A Life in Sound: Remembering Luiz de Moura Castro

From his debut at age 9 at Rio's Teatro Nacional to performances at La Scala, Metropolitan Museum of Art, remember his remarkable musical journey.

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24.04.2025

Sister Princess Composers: Wilhelmine and Anna Amalia of Prussia

While most noblewomen were encouraged to treat music as merely an "ornamental accomplishment", they pursued composition with serious dedication.

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23.04.2025

Creativity Has No Limits

From Beethoven's romantic revolution to Stravinsky's multiple musical personas, creative transformation is necessary for musical progress. Read more.

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22.04.2025

Tuneful Takedowns Dissonance Aimed at Debussy

Critics didn't hold back when describing Debussy's revolutionary music! He was called everything from "musical anarchist" to composer of "musical absinthe."

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22.04.2025

Édouard Lalo’s Violin Concertos: Flamenco Flair meets French Finesse

While his Symphonie Espagnole remains his most celebrated work, Lalo's violin concertos reveals a composer with French finesse and rhythms of Spain.

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21.04.2025

Schubertiade at 50 Performances that defined a Festival

Inspired by the cozy 19th-century Viennese musical gatherings, the festival has become the world's premier celebration of Schubert's music.

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21.04.2025

10 Pieces of Classical Music About Childhood

From Schumann's Kinderszenen to Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, classical composers have created some of their most memorable works inspired by childhood.

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19.04.2025

The Bach Family: Eight Fascinating Relatives of Johann Sebastian

The Bach family story begins with Veit Bach (1550-1619), great-great-grandfather of Johann Sebastian would play a Renaissance guitar-like instrument.

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16.04.2025

Thoughts on Music Teaching and Exceptional Music Teachers

From Vivaldi to Bartók, many great composers were also exceptional teachers. Discover how they introduced students to unfamiliar rhythms and melodies.

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16.04.2025

Which Composer Wrote the Greatest Opus One?

Many great composers didn't publish their very first compositions as "Opus 1" but instead chose works they felt better represented their artistic identity.

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15.04.2025

Hengelbrock and Orchestre de chambre de Paris at the Paris Panthéon

Thomas Hengelbrock's inaugural performance as musical director of the Orchestre de chambre de Paris showcased his remarkable ability to unite "diverse musical voices into a cohesive narrative."

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12.04.2025

Ten of the Happiest Marriages in Classical Music History II

In our countdown of classical music's happiest marriages, Richard Strauss takes number 1. Their relationship inspired some of his most glorious music.

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10.04.2025

Schubert – The Wanderer

"I am a stranger everywhere"—Schubert's wanderer eternally searches for belonging. Explore how his music captures the universal human longing for home.

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09.04.2025

Important Musical Cities

While London and New York still attract musicians globally, the internet has transformed how artists collaborate and create. What's gained and what's lost?

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09.04.2025

Vladimir Horowitz's Legendary 1965 Carnegie Hall Comeback Concert

After 12 years of silence, Vladimir Horowitz returned to Carnegie Hall in 1965. Read how the piano master reclaimed his throne in this legendary concert.

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07.04.2025

Next-Gen Pianists Defining the Sounds of Tomorrow 10 Fresh Takes on Chopin

From Yuja Wang's electrifying performances to Bruce Liu's fluid interpretations, these artists are redefining what the piano can do while honoring Chopin.

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06.04.2025

Igor Stravinsky 5 Greatest Ballet Scores

Stravinsky's ballets tell unforgettable stories through sound. Discover his 5 works that revolutionized music AND dance forever.

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05.04.2025

Celebrate The English Chamber Orchestra. They’re 65!

Happy 65th Anniversary to the English Chamber Orchestra, one of the world's most recorded orchestras and cultural ambassadors. Learn more.

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05.04.2025

Ten of the Happiest Marriages in Classical Music History I

From Sibelius and Aino's 65-year union to Wagner and Cosima's passionate romance, discover our countdown of classical music's happiest marriages.

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Five of the Greatest Martha Argerich Performances

Musical Tribute on Mother's Day

Monuments of Sound Classical Music’s Longest Piano Journeys

Stories in Music Smetana “From My Life”

The Phenomenon of Musical Repeatism, Part One

The Art of Interpretation

Why Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Had Everyone Singing and Crying

Do Not Mistake Activity for Progress: A Lesson for Musicians

Six of the Best Classical Music Streams: Which One Is Best For You?

Did You Know Classical Music Has Its Own Comedians?

The Musician’s Essential Toolbox and Survival Kit

Josephine von Brunsvik: Was This Tragic Figure Beethoven's Immortal Beloved?

Tiny Strings and Big Vibes Ukulele Bonanza

Classical Music Pieces Featuring the Tuba

Antonin Dvořák's Poetic Sketches: A Tapestry of Mood and Melody

Experiencing Morton Feldman’s For Samuel Beckett

Rachmaninoff’s Fiery Concerto Brilliance (Part 1) Mikhaïl Pletnev with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

Beats of the World: Drumming Traditions across Cultures

A Tale of Two Petrenkos My Takeaways Across the Concert Stages from China in 2024

How Maria Anna Strauss Became the Mother of the Viennese Waltz

Maurice Ravel as a Young Man

A Life in Sound: Remembering Luiz de Moura Castro

Sister Princess Composers: Wilhelmine and Anna Amalia of Prussia

Creativity Has No Limits

Tuneful Takedowns Dissonance Aimed at Debussy

Édouard Lalo’s Violin Concertos: Flamenco Flair meets French Finesse

Schubertiade at 50 Performances that defined a Festival

10 Pieces of Classical Music About Childhood

The Bach Family: Eight Fascinating Relatives of Johann Sebastian

Thoughts on Music Teaching and Exceptional Music Teachers

Which Composer Wrote the Greatest Opus One?

Hengelbrock and Orchestre de chambre de Paris at the Paris Panthéon

Ten of the Happiest Marriages in Classical Music History II

Schubert – The Wanderer

Important Musical Cities

Vladimir Horowitz's Legendary 1965 Carnegie Hall Comeback Concert

Next-Gen Pianists Defining the Sounds of Tomorrow 10 Fresh Takes on Chopin

Igor Stravinsky 5 Greatest Ballet Scores

Celebrate The English Chamber Orchestra. They’re 65!

Ten of the Happiest Marriages in Classical Music History I

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