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What Happened to Sibelius’s Six Daughters?
Celebrated Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and his wife Aino were married for sixty-five years, from 1892 to 1957. It was one of the longest marriages in classical music history. Between 1903 and 1904, the couple famously built a rustic house
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Pixie Party Time
International Fairy Day Delight
You need to get ready to sprinkle some pixie dust and celebrate International Fairy Day, a magical moment on June 24 when we honour the whimsical world of fairies. Just think of tiny, glowing creatures flitting through enchanted forests, their
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A Tribute to Alfred Brendel
The Philosopher-Pianist
Alfred Brendel, who passed away at the age of 94 in June 2025, was not merely a pianist but a towering figure in classical music whose intellectual depth, technical mastery, and poetic sensibility left an indelible mark on the world.
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Henning Kraggerud (Born June 23, 1973)
Blazing New Trails in Classical Sound
Henning Kraggerud, born on 23 June 1973 in Oslo, Norway, is a multifaceted musician whose career as a violinist, violist, composer, conductor, and educator has earned him international recognition. His holistic approach to music, rooted in his Norwegian heritage, makes
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Seven Dedicatees of Chopin’s Music and the Masterpieces They Inspired
Frédéric Chopin is possibly the most beloved composer of the Romantic era. He also, despite his shy and somewhat aloof nature, had many friends in the musical world, and he often dedicated his compositions to them. These dedications offer a
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The Unpredictability of the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Competition
The Queen Elisabeth Competition was founded in the year 1937 in Brussels, initially a competition for violinists. In 1938, pianists were included, followed by singers in 1988, and cellists in 2017. Since then, these instrumentalists would take turns competing in
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Duck Face Dynasty
Unleashing Your Inner Selfie Star
Get ready to unleash your inner selfie superstar because National Selfie Day is strutting into the spotlight on June 21. This delightfully fun holiday is your official excuse to channel your best angles, perfect that pout, and flood your socials
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Khatia Buniatishvili (Born June 21, 1987)
Passion, Piano, and Polarising Artistry
Hate her or love her, Khatia Buniatishvili is one of the most captivating and polarising figures in classical music today. Known for her virtuosic technique and deeply expressive performances, she has garnered both fervent admiration and critical scrutiny. Embracing artistic
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