Fullback Fugue: Pianist Tackles Football Themes in New Video
Saturday, September 14, 2013
A musician named Ansel Wallenfang has created "Fantasy Football & Fugue," a video featuring a fugue built of NFL themes from the four networks that broadcast pro football games.
Embattled Minnesota Orchestra Unveils Renovated Concert Hall
Friday, September 13, 2013
The Minnesota Orchestra unveiled its newly remodeled concert hall to the local news media on Thursday but don't buy your plane tickets to Minneapolis just yet.
Why Do Car Makers Like Musical Names?
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
As automakers show off their latest designs at the Frankfurt Motor Show, we wanted to know: what's with all of the musical car names? Here's a look at some of them.
Video: Teenage Guitarist Rocks Vivaldi, Goes Viral
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Last month, a teenage French guitarist who goes by the name Tina S. released a video of herself playing "Summer" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. It quickly went viral.
Video: Zubin Mehta Concert in Kashmir Has Discordant Backdrop
Monday, September 09, 2013
A concert Sunday by conductor Zubin Mehta in Indian-administered Kashmir took place amid tight security and objections from separatist groups who are fighting New Delhi's rule.
First Look: Stradivarius Hometown in Italy gets Violin Museum
Sunday, September 08, 2013
The northern Italian town where Antonio Stradivari and other master violin-makers worked will open a new museum celebrating the instrument.
Last Night of the Proms Tinged With Themes of Equality
Friday, September 06, 2013
During the Last Night of the Proms, Marin Alsop spoke on behalf of women conductors and Joyce DiDonato sang "Somewhere over the Rainbow" for gay rights.
'All-Star Orchestra,' a Made-for-TV Symphony, Hits the Airwaves
Thursday, September 05, 2013
It’s the age-old problem of putting symphony orchestras on television: they're not as much fun to look at as to listen to. A new television series aims to overcome this.
Top Five Women Conductors on the Rise
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Britain Mints New Coin for Benjamin Britten Centennial
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Great Britain is minting a new 50 pence coin to commemorate the centenary of the birth of composer Benjamin Britten.
Justice Ginsburg Officiates at Kennedy Center Chief's Wedding
Monday, September 02, 2013
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg officiated at a same-sex wedding this weekend in what is believed to be a first for a member of the nation's highest court.
Fall Preview: NYC's 20 Most Anticipated Classical Performances
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Fall is always the most exciting time to be a classical music fan in New York City. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the big fall concerts this year.
Robin Thicke Hit Benefits Canadian Composer's 'Blurred Lines'
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Thousands of R&B fans hoping to find Robin Thicke’s chart-topping hit "Blurred Lines" have been unexpectedly treated to a violin and harpsichord duet by an 86-year-old composer.
Pret à Manger Puzzles Customers with Christmas Music in August
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
The unseasonable appearance of Christmas music in Pret à Manger shops this week was not the creep of the holiday retail season into August.
Newly-Published Letters Portray Leonard Bernstein's Complex, Colorful Life
Friday, August 23, 2013
As Leonard Bernstein would have turned 95 on Sunday, a look at a forthcoming collection of his letters.
Video: Roger Federer Trades Tennis Racket for Violin
Friday, August 23, 2013
On the eve of the US Open, Roger Federer's sponsor Credit Suisse has released a new commercial featuring the tennis great trying his hand at the violin.
On Claude Debussy's 151st Birthday, 3 Recordings From His Era
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Google is featuring an animated doodle commemorating Debussy's 151st birthday. We present three archival performances, from 1911 and 1912, in his honor.
Study: When Judging Music Competitions, Looks Matter Most
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Participants in a new study — including highly trained musicians — were better able to identify the winners of competitions by watching silent video clips than by listening to audio recordings.
Nearly 100 Composers Call for End to Minnesota Orchestra Lockout
Thursday, August 15, 2013
The longest labor dispute in U.S. orchestral history witnessed a new salvo on Thursday as 91 composers sent an open letter to the Minnesota Orchestra’s musicians, administrators and board.
Joshua Bell to Judge Miss America Pageant
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Along with their enthusiasm for travel and quest for world peace, Miss America contestants may wish to talk Kreisler and Sarasate this year.