Enchanting Melodies Await: Gabríel Ólafs Teases ‘Lullabies for Piano and Cello’ with Mesmerizing Lead Track ‘Fantasia’
The ten-track album is inspired by a collection of melodies that the Icelandic composer unearthed in his home city of Reykjavik. Gabríel Ólafs ‘Lullabies for Piano and Cello’ artwork –…
His Music, His World: The Enchanting Journey of André Rieu, From Music to Royalty as the ‘King of the Waltz’
As violinist André Rieu celebrates his 72nd birthday we take a look at how he became the ‘King of the Waltz’. Happy Birthday André! Violinist and Conductor André Rieu. Photo:…
Beethoven’s Magnificent Piano Concertos: Exploring the Essence of His Five (Or So) Masterpieces
Beethoven’s five piano concertos trace a path from Classicism to Romanticism and are masterpieces of a genre he revolutionized. The first three show him as the young lion of Vienna,…
Mastering Handel: 10 Must-Experience Works Showcasing the Genius of the Great Composer
George Frideric Handel was one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period. Opera dominated Handel’s career, yet he was better known for his oratorios and instrumental works for several…
George Frideric Handel’s Legacy as One of the Greatest Composers of the Era
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a composer of baroque music who was born in Germany but became an English citizen. His most famous works include his Messiah, Water Music, baroque Italian operas, and English oratorios.…
Congratulations to Jeonghwan Kim Crowned Winner of the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition
Jeonghwan Kim has been announced as the winner of 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition (The Sydney). Kim takes home a $50,000 cash prize award, as well as concerts, a national…
Melodic Harmony from Home: Enjoy Ravel’s Boléro Performed by the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
More than 100 Melbourne Conservatorium student musicians have come together to perform and record Maurice Ravel’s 1928 masterpiece Boléro from home. Most arts and music disciplines rely on collaboration, but…
Alicia Keys’ 8-Year-Old Son Takes the Stage to Protect His Mom after Recent Concert Incidents
Swizz Beatz shared photos of their 8-year-old son Genesis standing beside his mom while she performed at the piano during one of her concerts. Alicia Keys’ son proved to be…
A Graceful Return: A former ballerina with Alzheimer’s Hears ‘Swan Lake’ and Bursts into Dance in Her Wheelchair!
Sometimes a video comes along that yanks us right us out of the frustrating fray or mundane monotony of the moment and reminds us of the miraculous gift that life…
“A Dream Come True” 80-Year-Old with Dementia Takes the Stage to Conduct Original Song
There’s something about music that triggers powerful memories, even when those memories are usually out of reach. Five years ago, Paul Harvey of Sussex, England, was diagnosed with dementia. Though…