The Martin Scorsese Film Scene That Put Mahler's Quartet Front and Center
Thursday, July 06, 2017
It's a masterful use of one of the composer's only chamber compositions.
This Opera Company Stages Performances on a Truck
Thursday, July 06, 2017
OperaCamion wants to see a more diverse crowd at the opera. So they bring it to the people, and put on a show from the back of their truck.
Here's Why Different Instruments Make Different Sounds
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
An A on the clarinet is the same as an A on the violin … right? Not quite.
Watch This Friendly Dog Wander Into the Orchestra
Friday, June 30, 2017
A dog wandered on stage as the Vienna Chamber Orchestra performed in concert. It was very, very cute.
Weird Classical: Conductors Who Died at the Podium
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Or, “There's Something About Tristan.”
How Big Was the Biggest Orchestra?
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Why is that some orchestras look tiny, while others can hardly fit on the stage? We've got the answer for you.
How Classical Arrangements in the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Changed Pop Music
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Jennifer Gersten interviews musicologist Alan Pollack about the Beatles seminal work “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and its classical arrangements.
Listening to Penderecki's Music in ‘Twin Peaks’
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
The eighth episode of 2017's "Twin Peaks" uses an intense and raw composition by the composer Krzysztof Penderecki — "Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima."
Our Favorite Film and TV Soundtracks This Year (So Far)
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
We're halfway through the year, so we felt it was right to share some of our favorite standout soundtracks ... so far.
Whistling Mozart's Bassoon Concerto
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Mozart's Bassoon Concerto could use a lot more love. These two friends thought so too, and recorded a silly performance of it, with a whistling twist.
Watch This Violinist's Swaggering ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Medley
Monday, June 26, 2017
Violinist Ariella Zeitlin goes all out for her “Pirates” medley and music video.
Watch the First Episode of ‘Vireo,’ Lisa Bielawa's New Binge-Worthy Opera
Monday, June 26, 2017
Opera in a serialized format? Composer Lisa Bielawa is on it.
‘Billie Jean’ for Violin With Fidget Spinner, Because Why Not?
Monday, June 26, 2017
Is the fidget spinner the new bow?
Is the Piano a String or Percussion Instrument?
Monday, June 26, 2017
Is the piano a string or percussion instrument? There is an answer, but the instrument would prefer not to be boxed into one family.
Alan Gilbert Is Going to Hamburg
Friday, June 23, 2017
The former New York Philharmonic Director will become the Chief Conductor for NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra.
Listen: These Knives Can Carry A Tune
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Have you ever had such a great dinner, that you just wanted to break into song — maybe even into three-part harmony, if you’re feeling festive? Turns out there’s cutlery for that.
Carly Rae Jepsen Meets the Toronto Symphony
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Carly Rae Jepsen performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. If you're wondering how that sounded, read on.
Explainer: Why Conductors Change Classical Music Scores
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
How fast? How slow? How loud? Every conductor seems to approach the same music differently. But how? The notes are all the same, right?
Missing 'The Leftovers'? Explore the Music Next
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
HBO's drama “The Leftovers” has finally concluded. Getting over the end of a favorite show is hard, so to help you with this one, take some time to explore its musical world.
'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Brooklyn Duo With The Dover Quartet Will Get You Moving
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The Avery Career Grant Awardees teamed up with Brooklyn Duo to cover the Queen classic, and followed up with a lovely excerpt from a Beethoven String Quartet.
