Top-notch Performances of JS Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier
In her search for the best keyboard solo recordings of Bach’s large sets of preludes and fugues, Kate Bolton-Porciatti traverses all the major and minor keys. Bach’s collection of 48…
Valentina Irlando: Exceptional Musician, Mastering Piano and Cello Despite Rare Muscle Disease
Valentina Irlando is an Italian musician best known for her viral videos playing both the cello and the piano. Her inspirational story has caught the attention and hearts of millions…
Touched to the Core: A Journey of Emotion that Moved Hearts to Tears
Music has the power to tug at the heartstrings, and evoking emotion is the main purpose of music – whether it’s joy or sadness, excitement or meditation. A certain melody…
Harmonizing Traditions When Latin and Classical Music Converge in a Timeless Symphony
What is often called Latin music consists of music made in South America, from the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico to Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and the broader continent.…
Celebrated Soloists Illuminate the Genius and Mystery of Johann Sebastian Bach
There’s a composer whose genius is so unfathomable that he pushes musicians to the very brink. Leading soloists talk to Boyd Tonkin about capturing the spirit – and solving the…
Exploring the Haunting Allure of Bach’s Organ Masterpiece – Toccata and Fugue
On New Year’s Eve, 1931, New York City audiences entered theaters to watch the third film from director Rouben Mamoulian, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Even if they weren’t familiar with…
Unveiling the Untold Genius Mozart’s Sister – The Forgotten Prodigy of Classical Music
It can be difficult having a sibling who is a high achiever but imagine if that sibling was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the child prodigy, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with an unquantifiable…
Unveiling the Suffolk Festival | A Glimpse into the Promising Horizon of Classical Music’s Future!
This year’s Aldeburgh Festival is an eclectic feast – and breaks away from founder Benjamin Britten’s prescriptive tastes. or much of its 75-year existence, the Aldeburgh Festival reflected the interests – and…
Unraveling the Timeless Lyrics of ‘Ave Maria’ and the Mastermind Behind Its Creation!
It’s a humble Catholic prayer, with a simple but incredibly moving tune by Franz Schubert. But who has performed ‘Ave Maria’ and what are the lyrics? Despite being one of…
Senior Citizen Plays Pure Musical Magic on the Public Piano
Look at this moment Brendan Kavanagh, a pianist on YouTube, “pianobombs” an elderly guy playing on a public piano. Nowadays, there are very few public spaces without some type of…