Pachelbel’s Canon in D is one of the most recognisable pieces of classical music ever written, heard in countless films, on streaming playlists, and at weddings. But the Canon wasn’t always so famous. For generations, it languished in obscurity, just

Human beings are endlessly creative: for at least 60,000 years, we’ve been finding weird and wonderful ways to make sound. Learn about some of these lesser-known sonic devices, delving into realms of history, culture, and myth. The Aulos The aulos

Today, we’re looking at the lives and last performances of four violinists who died onstage, sharing their incredible talents up until the very last moments of their lives. Ede Reményi (1828/30-1898) Ede Reményi was born sometime between 1828 and 1830

Western classical music evolved through time with predefined structures; from the prelude and fugue of Baroque, to the concerto, sonata and symphony of the Classical, including the opera and the mass, as well as etudes, partitas, theme & variations and

Augustin Hadelich is one of the greatest violinists of his generation. Today, we’re looking at five of his most popular performances on YouTube. We’re also looking at each video’s heatmap, a graphic that appears when you hover over a video’s

We primarily remember Dinu Lipatti as a celebrated and exceptional pianist. For Yehudi Menuhin, he was “a manifestation of a spirit realm, resistant to all pain and suffering,” while Alfred Cortot considered his playing “quite simply perfection.” And Francis Poulenc

The great composers left behind more than just great music: they also left behind advice for their fellow artists. Much of that advice is still surprisingly relevant, even in our fast-paced digital age. Today, we’re looking at ten pieces of

The dramatic soprano stands out in opera as one of the most powerful and emotionally resonant voice types, capable of soaring above a full orchestra and capturing the essence of the operatic experience with breathtaking intensity. Characterized by a large,