Growing up in Hong Kong, it’s fairly typical that I’ve been a pianist my whole life. I’ve hammered out everything from Bach to Rachmaninoff with a kind of stubborn focus. The piano is my territory; it is familiar, reliable, and

Interested in dipping your toe in the massive ocean that is classical music? Then keep reading! Today we’re looking at twenty facts about classical music that will give you an overview of what classical music is, its extensive history, its

Music is part of our lives in such a way that we tend to forget that it did not exist forever. At least in the human mind. As much as there is music in nature, its structure and organisation are

Filmed on 22 November 2024 at the Auditorium de Radio France in Paris, the collaboration between conductor Mikko Franck, contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and the Maîtrise de Radio France marked some very special and important

Dancer, actress, and arts patron Ida Rubinstein was a trailblazing figure in the arts, and her impact on early twentieth century music was profound. A gifted performer, she knew how to captivate audiences with her beauty, stage presence, and creative

Learning how to practice in a more focused, effective, and rewarding fashion is a lifelong quest for musicians. Often, we will be frustrated. But these 10 practice habits will lead you to increased confidence, freedom, and ease while playing, in

This is a tale of two piano virtuosos. Frédéric Chopin was born in Poland in March 1810, while Clara Wieck (later Clara Schumann) was born in September 1819. These two great pianists grew up to become giants in their field.

Born 100 years ago, on 26 March 1925, Pierre Boulez became the most important French avant-garde composer of the 20th century. He tirelessly worked on behalf of contemporary music. His compositions evolved from rigorous intellectualism and a commitment to serialism