5-Years-Old Joseph Cai: Piano Category A, ENKOR 8th, 2. Inventions in F major by J. S. Bach
Joseph was born in July 2016, and is turning 5 years old in a month. He started to play piano at age 3 and passed the ABRSM grade 5 exam…
109-Years-Old Classical Pianist Colette Maze Is Releasing Her Sixth Album
Colette Maze is a remarkable woman. Not simply due to her longevity, which is impressive, but due to her enduring skill as a pianist and the fact that she is…
Inspirational Videos: 17-Month-Old Baby Virtuoso Astounds Audience With Unbelievable Piano Skills
You’ve heard of child prodigies, but this one takes the cake! Seventeen-month-old Gavriil Scherbenko from Russia has been getting a lot of attention on social media for his piano-playing skills.…
Tracing the Origins of Recorded Sound – A Journey into the Invention of Recordings
Inventing the Recording By Eva Moreda Rodríguez Eva Moreda Rodríguez on the formative years of the recording industry, focusing on the culture surrounding the gabinetes fonográficos of fin-de-siècle Spain. PUBLISHED July 12, 2017…
Top 10 Must-Experience Compositions by the Masterful Composer Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. Although he composed masterpieces for almost every genre, he is particularly well-known for…
Learn the Intriguing Backstory of Verdi’s ‘Requiem,’ Among the Most Renowned Settings of the Catholic Funeral Mass
Verdi’s Requiem is one of the most famous and enthralling settings of the Catholic funeral mass. The work was composed in memory of the Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, who was…
Finest Classical Melodies of Love: A Perfect Serenade for an Intimate Evening for Two
As the modern piano evolved over the course of the 19th century, and its expressive range increased, many composers understood its potential as a vehicle for intimate and very personal…
Piano Student’s Jaw Drops as She Watches a Man Masterfully Play Boogie Woogie on The Public Piano
The king of YouTube piano videos is back with another banger as this time he stuns a young music student with his skills. Brendan Kavanagh, aka Dr K, has delighted…
Watch Jane Birkin’s Final Musical Performance Alongside Cellist Camille Thomas
Shortly before her passing on July 16, legendary actress, singer, and fashion muse, Jane Birkin performed “Jane B” alongside Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas. The track is featured on Thomas’ new project, The…
Celebrated Violinist Hilary Hahn Explores Her Remarkable Career Through Cherished Melodies and Fan-Inspired Artwork
On WCRB’s CD of the Week, celebrated American violinist Hilary Hahn reflects on her career so far by sharing some of her favorite pieces, alongside artwork from fans. In the summer of…