Regular readers of Fred Plotkin’s article posts know that he absolutely adores the music and legacy of Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868). He ranks Rossini with Haydn and Berlioz as the most underrated of music’s major composers. Those who are only casually familiar with Rossini through his witticisms, comic operas, and inclination towards food and wine accept […]
What Are the Best Apps for Making Music?
What are the best apps for making music? The answer to this question depends on how much you already know about music-making, and what kind of music you want to create. With some apps, you definitely don’t need to be a graduate of music school; but with other apps you may need to have sheer […]
Jamie Barton Wins Prestigious 2013 BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World
Out of thousands of hopefuls, 31-year old Jamie Barton from USA bags the prestigious 2013 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World title along with the prize money of 15,000 pounds. The contest has been known to showcase world-class opera and concert talents and launch their careers internationally. Check out NPR.org website to get […]
Top 10 Greatest Classical Composers Ever (video)
Top 10 Greatest Classical Composers Ever: A survey was conducted with more or less 115 respondents on whom they think are the greatest classical composers. Listed here at what people think as the top 10 greatest classical composers ever. Some results didn’t come as a surprise, actually. 10. Gustav Mahler, 1860-1911 An Austrian composer and […]
Are New Classical Recordings Dying?
Rants and Raves of a Classical Music Fan: Classical music is now more accessible to the public. Even the most avid collectors must admit that a beautifully recorded Tchaikovsky Sixth Symphony on iTunes is a good thing. It’s hard to find on LP but easy enough to download. Digital Copy Another positive is the fact […]
An Extraordinary New Musical Experience at Carnegie Hall
Watch the 2013 trailer. Watch now Go Behind the Scenes with Shen Yun’s Musicians Shen Yun has attracted an array of top musicians from around the world. Hear the musicians talk about how Shen Yun has given them not only an avenue for excelling in their art, but also an unforgettable life experience. Watch now […]
Chicago Blackhawks Gets A Treat From Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Professional ice hockey team Chicago Blackhawks receives a salute from the prestigious Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) through a performance of the classical version of the Chelsea Dagger goal song. The CSO music director Riccardo Muti even wore a Blackhawks sweater while leading the performance during one of the rehearsals. Watch the CSO Chelsea Dagger classical […]
You Asked For It, You Got It! First Ever Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Tours 6 US Cities This Fall
After debuting last October in New York at Carnegie Hall and after their sold-out shows throughout the globe, Shen Yun Performing Arts is back this Fall with their 6-city US tour. The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra presents the same recognizable sound, but much grander. The symphony orchestra will play both their original Shen Yun production […]
So You Think You’re Popular Playlist
Which classical tunes are music to your ears? A playlist that includes movie soundtracks such as Batman by Danny Elfman, and classical pieces by musicians who have zoomed to the top of the music industry deserve more than fleeting attention. Sample the music by great American composers like Leonard Bernstein and Duke Ellington, or English […]
Harpist Shares Passion for Classical Music to the Young & Needy
Who said outreach programs are limited only to medical, dental and food assistance? How and where you find new audiences for classical music? Leave it to a harpist to share her knowledge and passion for classical music with the less fortunate through her own outreach program. Oh, and she does not just play easy pieces. […]
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