The Most Outstanding Classical Music Albums of 2023 So Far
Debussy Études. Pour le piano, etc Steven Osborne pf Hyperion Steven Osborne brings extraordinary colour, characterisation and imagination to this album of Debussy’s works for solo piano, and the recorded sound is absolutely superb.…
Glenn Gould Explains Johann Sebastian Bach’s Genius on a Public Television Show (1962)
The Canadian pianist Glenn Gould was one of the most brilliant and idiosyncratic interpreters of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. In this 1962 special for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Gould reveals…
Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Cello Suites: Melodies to “Help Us Navigate Through Troubled Times”
“Believe it or not, this was the very first piece of music I started on the cello when I was four years old,” said Yo Yo Ma before playing the “Prelude”…
New Christmas Carols: 3 New Carols Have World Premiere in London
Building on his lifelong love of choral music, London-based film and theatre composer Ben Morales Frost has composed three brand new carols for release this Christmas. In performances featuring the City of London Choir and conductor Hilary Davan…
Brilliant Woman with No Arms Sings and Plays the Piano in an Emotional Performance
Life is hard and uncertain. You never know what you get next when an unfortunate event takes place or even worse when you are born with it. Lorelai is one…
Best Classical Music Performances in 2023
Financial Challenges, but Abundant Riches Last year ended with something approaching normalcy for the performing arts after a long crisis. It turns out, though, it was normalcy with an asterisk:…
‘Doctors’ Spot a Piano During Lunch Break, Then Sat Down and Amaze the Crowd with Amazing Boogie-Woogie
While performing surgery, a doctor has to be precise on every move they make. Steady hands and full undivided focus are the core of the operation. Similar to a pianist…
‘Traffic Warden’ Finds Illegally Dumped Piano and Started Playing Boogie-Woogie
Music has also been demonstrated to lower blood pressure, boost immunological response, and reduce heart and respiratory rates, as well as cardiac issues. The piano is also known as the…
Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas” From 1965 Is A Captivating Melody
With the lights dimmed, the chords of “Blue Christmas” began, and there we were, transported into a realm crafted by none other than the rock and roll sensation, Elvis…
Dionne Warwick’s ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ brings warmth to winter nights
Growing up, Christmas wasn’t just about the presents under the tree; it was about the music that filled the air. I remember one song in particular, ‘That’s What Friends Are…