Four Facts That Make Franz Liszt the Original Hollywood Idol
Young Franz Liszt inspired a feverish fandom across Europe: Lisztomania. With over nine years of touring, the pianist commanded a sex appeal that was unheard of. Riotous crowds, swooning…
Meet the 5-Year-Old Musician Prodigy Who Can Play Five Instruments!
He very recently started kindergarten, but Miles is already well on his way to becoming a well-known musician with hundreds of thousands of fans. Ever since he was a baby,…
The 12-Year-Old Is Also The Youngest Ever Winner At The Menuhin Competition
Christian was performing at National Boys Choir of Australia’s concert. Christian is 7 and a half, he has learned Violin for 2 and a half years. He is using 1/4…
Louis Armstrong One Of The Most Influential And Celebrated Figures In The History Of Jazz
Louis Armstrong, often referred to as “Satchmo” or “Pops,” was an American jazz musician and singer who became one of the most influential and celebrated figures in the history of…
The Largest Musical Instrument In The World. Atlantic City Boardwalk Pipe Organ
The largest Pipe organ in the world! (The largest musical instrument in the world. Atlantic City boardwalk pipe organ) The largest pipe organ in the world at Boardwalk Hall A…
Lili Boulanger, A Composer, Lost Her Chance And Died Too Soon
Lili Boulanger was the first woman to win the Prix de Rome in 1913. But her music has been overshadowed by her untimely d-e-a-t-h and the legacy of her older…
94-Year-Old Sister Invited By Rod Stewart To Perform A Moving Duet Of “Sailing” And Share The Backstory On Stage
Sir Rod Stewart is a remarkable performer, no doubt about that. SOURCE: YOUTUBE – ROD STEWART The “Maggie May” singer has been topping the charts since the start of his…
Whipsaw’s Radical Evolution of the Grand Piano Design
For over 300 years, the piano has stood as an emblem of artistic culture, captivating audiences with its majestic sound and elegant design. However, despite its enduring popularity, the grand…
Explores What We Can Still Learn From The Life And Music Of Liszt
This week sees the 200th anniversary of the birth of Franz Liszt. Leon Botstein, President of Bard College and music director and principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra, explores…
Ella Fitzgerald: Paying Tribute to the Legacy of “The Queen of Jazz,” the First Lady of Song
Ella Fitzgerald, often referred to as the “First Lady of Song” or simply “The Queen of Jazz,” was an American jazz vocalist whose unparalleled vocal talent and versatility made her…