Few events in 2024 stood out more than the visit of the illustrious Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Kirill Petrenko. Marking his first-ever trip to China since assuming the helm in Berlin, the orchestra—the unequivocal crown jewel of

Maurice Ravel was born on the 7th of March 1875, at Ciboure, a little fishing village at the base of the Pyrénées near the French-Spanish border. Members of Ravel’s family on the paternal side had emigrated to Switzerland, and Stravinsky’s

What would you say if I told you that the entire musical history of Vienna would be extremely different, if not for the little-known, strong-willed daughter of an Austrian pub owner? Today we’re looking at the life and times of

On April 5, 2025, the world lost a towering figure in the realm of classical music. Luiz de Moura Castro, the celebrated Brazilian pianist, educator, and recording artist, passed away at the age of 84 after a prolonged struggle with

Women composers in the eighteenth century faced a number of obstacles to becoming composers. At the time, music-making was widely viewed as an ornamental accomplishment for women: an ability to make them more attractive on the marriage market…not a calling

A musical life is both short and long. During a lifetime, a composer must make musical and creative progress. Repeating the same material over and over does not lead to a fulfilled artist. It is the new which excites the

Édouard Lalo (1823- 1892), a Frenchman with Spanish ancestry, is primarily celebrated for his Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21. It is a radiant masterpiece that fuses French finesse with the intoxicating rhythms of the habanera and the seguidilla. It was brought

Warning: Opinions Ahead, Proceed with Care! Music is often hailed as a universal language, capable of transcending borders and expressing emotions that words alone often fail to capture. However, within its vast repertoire lies a sharper edge: the tradition of