Originally written for violin and piano in 1880, this gentle lullaby has been adapted for countless instruments. Discover the evolution of this musical gem.

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21.12.2024

Ten Most-Asked Questions About Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein's legendary career began with a last-minute substitution. At 25, he stepped in for an ill conductor, with no rehearsal and a radio broadcast to millions!

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21.12.2024

The Wacky World of Erik Satie’s Performance Directions

Erik Satie sometimes wrote his text BEFORE composing the music! His bizarre instructions were actually a creative tool that helped shape his compositions.

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18.12.2024

Dreaming of a White Christmas

Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' started the holiday pop song tradition! Before Mariah, there was Bing Crosby making hearts melt in 1942.

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17.12.2024

The Bechstein Hall - A New Concert Hall for London

History repeats: From 1901's Wigmore Street to 2024's revival - explore how Bechstein is reinventing the classical concert experience for today's audiences.

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16.12.2024

“The Little Drummer Boy” 10 Beautiful versions for Christmas

From Bing Crosby to Pentatonix: Journey through 10 magical renditions of 'The Little Drummer Boy'! Did you know this Christmas favorite was written in 1941?

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14.12.2024

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored V

From Schumann to Mozart: Four incredible stories of unfinished classical works and their fascinating journeys through time.

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12.12.2024

The Music That Surrounds Us

From Schaeffer to modern binaural recording, technology has changed how we capture and experience sound. Read the fascinating evolution.

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11.12.2024

Augusta Holmès: A Composer Who Wrote Music Bigger Than Life

From being denied music education as a girl to commanding orchestras of 300+ musicians - discover the incredible journey of Augusta Holmès.

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07.12.2024

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored IV

From Tchaikovsky to Mahler: Journey through the fascinating world of unfinished classical masterpieces and their resurrection.

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05.12.2024

The Trinity of Music

The Holy Trinity of Music: Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony - the building blocks that every musician spends a lifetime mastering. Read about their unique roles.

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04.12.2024

Singer Maria Malibran: Her Tortured Life and Death

At just 28, Maria Malibran's death shocked the music world. But her legacy lives on through the roles she created and the boundaries she broke.

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02.12.2024

Maria Callas: A Diva’s Journey Through Fame and Heartache

The untold story of Maria Callas, from her turbulent relationship with her mother to her dramatic romance with Aristotle Onassis.

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02.12.2024

The Blame Game – Musicians’ Excuses When Things Go Wrong

'I sounded great at home!' - Every musician everFrom page-turn disasters to endpin mishaps, we've compiled the ultimate list of musician excuses.

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30.11.2024

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored III

From Schubert's 'Reliquie' Sonata to Bruckner's 9th - some unfinished works have inspired generations of musicians to complete them. But should they?

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30.11.2024

12th Hamamatsu International Piano Competition Afterglow

History made at Hamamatsu! Manami Suzuki becomes the first Japanese woman to win the prestigious International Piano Competition.

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29.11.2024

Nature versus Love Béla Bartók’s The Wooden Prince

From Wagner to Stravinsky, 'The Wooden Prince' shows Bartók's brilliant synthesis of influences while remaining uniquely his own.

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28.11.2024

Why Are We More and More Attracted to Slow Music?

Our decreasing attention spans might be why we're drawn to more balanced music. From ambient pioneers to modern composers, explore the rise of slow music.

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27.11.2024

Leonard Bernstein's Children: What Happened to Them?

Meet the Bernstein children: Jamie, Alexander, and Nina - carrying forward the incredible legacy of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre.

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25.11.2024

John Field 10 Most Beautiful Nocturnes

Franz Liszt called them 'genuine masterpieces of refined emotion.' Field's Nocturnes paved the way for Songs without Words, Impromptus, and Ballades.

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23.11.2024

Thus Spoke Friedrich Nietzsche Piano Music

Explore Nietzsche's hidden musical legacy! By age 14, he had composed 46 pieces and was known for his moving piano improvisations.

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23.11.2024

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored II

From Mahler's heartbreak to Weber's lost opera: Journey through the fascinating world of unfinished classical masterpieces and their modern resurrections.

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22.11.2024

Why Deutsche Grammophon Remains the Dream Destination for Classical Artists

Contemporary composers, legendary conductors, virtuoso soloists - all united under the yellow banner of Deutsche Grammophon. Find out more.

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20.11.2024

Five Women in Tchaikovsky's Life

The women behind Tchaikovsky's genius: From his beloved mother Aleksandra to his mysterious patron Nadezhda von Meck.

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18.11.2024

The 10 Most Beautiful Piano Quintets Imaginative Scoring

From Mozart's winds to Fibich's clarinet-horn combo - discover how composers reimagined the piano quintet beyond its traditional string quartet format.

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17.11.2024

Ten of the Rockiest Marriages in Classical Music History, Part 2

From Puccini's jealous wife to Tchaikovsky's marriage of convenience - these 5 composer marriages prove that genius doesn't guarantee domestic bliss!

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16.11.2024

Do You Know the Brilliant Cellist Radutui Just Hired by Shepherd School of Music, Rice University?

Meet Valentin Radutiu, the extraordinary cellist joining Rice University's prestigious Shepherd School of Music.

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16.11.2024

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored

From Bach's Art of Fugue to Mozart's unfinished concerto, explore how modern musicians breathe new life into classical fragments.

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16.11.2024

Musical Journey of Composer Paul Hindemith

From student to master: Hindemith's early musical education was free at Hoch Conservatory, thanks to his talent and mentor Adolf Rebner.

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14.11.2024

What Separates Classical, Jazz and Popular Music

Classical, Jazz, or Pop - what's your musical language? Each genre tells its own unique story. Discover how these musical worlds collide and create magic!

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11.11.2024

György Cziffra Transcriptions and Paraphrases

Like his idol Franz Liszt, Cziffra was known for his dazzling improvisations and transcriptions. Learn more about his artistry.

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08.11.2024

Bagatelles and Other Short Piano Pieces

From Beethoven's 'Für Elise' to Bartók's Op. 6 - discover how short piano pieces evolved from light entertainment to profound artistic statements.

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07.11.2024

Frederica von Stade vs. Peter Elkus The Value of Fame

The von Stade vs. Elkus case established that a performer's celebrity status can be considered marital property. Read more about this landmark ruling.

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07.11.2024

How American Music and Painting Met

1960s New York: Discover how painters, musicians, and performers created a uniquely American artistic revolution that changed everything.

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04.11.2024

Ten of the Rockiest Marriages in Classical Music History, Part 1

Dive into the fascinating world of classical music's most turbulent marriages, from Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre to Haydn and Maria Anna Keller.

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03.11.2024

Bruno Walter the Composer

'I am not a composer... yet there was a time when I still entertained the illusion of being one.' - Bruno Walter's humble reflection on his early career.

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03.11.2024

György Ligeti Études for Piano (Book 1)

Did you know? Ligeti couldn't play his own Études due to their complexity - yet they've become standard repertoire in piano competitions worldwide!

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02.11.2024

Women in Mozart’s Life: His Mother, Wife, Sister, and Others

Read about the women who influenced Mozart's life and career, including his mother Anna Maria Mozart and more.

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Ten Most-Asked Questions About Leonard Bernstein

The Wacky World of Erik Satie’s Performance Directions

Dreaming of a White Christmas

The Bechstein Hall - A New Concert Hall for London

“The Little Drummer Boy” 10 Beautiful versions for Christmas

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored V

The Music That Surrounds Us

Augusta Holmès: A Composer Who Wrote Music Bigger Than Life

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored IV

The Trinity of Music

Singer Maria Malibran: Her Tortured Life and Death

Maria Callas: A Diva’s Journey Through Fame and Heartache

The Blame Game – Musicians’ Excuses When Things Go Wrong

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored III

12th Hamamatsu International Piano Competition Afterglow

Nature versus Love Béla Bartók’s The Wooden Prince

Why Are We More and More Attracted to Slow Music?

Leonard Bernstein's Children: What Happened to Them?

John Field 10 Most Beautiful Nocturnes

Thus Spoke Friedrich Nietzsche Piano Music

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored II

Why Deutsche Grammophon Remains the Dream Destination for Classical Artists

Five Women in Tchaikovsky's Life

The 10 Most Beautiful Piano Quintets Imaginative Scoring

Ten of the Rockiest Marriages in Classical Music History, Part 2

Do You Know the Brilliant Cellist Radutui Just Hired by Shepherd School of Music, Rice University?

Classical Music Unfinished and Restored

Musical Journey of Composer Paul Hindemith

What Separates Classical, Jazz and Popular Music

György Cziffra Transcriptions and Paraphrases

Bagatelles and Other Short Piano Pieces

Frederica von Stade vs. Peter Elkus The Value of Fame

How American Music and Painting Met

Ten of the Rockiest Marriages in Classical Music History, Part 1

Bruno Walter the Composer

György Ligeti Études for Piano (Book 1)

Women in Mozart’s Life: His Mother, Wife, Sister, and Others

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