Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, born on March 23rd 1995, has captivated audiences worldwide since his professional debut at the age of 15. His performances blend elegance with passion, and his interpretations of both the classical canon and contemporary works have
March, 2025
The Goldberg Variations, published by Bach in 1741, is beloved by musicians. Those who don’t play a keyboard instrument have been quick to arrange it for their own specialties. We’ll now look at very large ensembles and a few surprises.
The Nocturnes by Frédéric Chopin are some of the most beautiful and beloved pieces in the entire piano repertoire. Written between 1827 and 1846, Chopin took the form popularised by the Irish composer John Field, and elevated the genre with
Music has a remarkable ability to evoke deep emotions, reflect societal issues, and transform characters. It’s no surprise that many novels explore the lives of musicians, the world of classical music, and the role of art in shaping personal identity.
The word “sad” covers a lot of emotional ground. It can mean anything from melancholy to outright misery. Composer Claude Debussy was a master at portraying different gradations of emotions, including feelings of contradiction or ambiguity. Today we’re looking at
In September 2023 Opera Rara launched one of its most ambitious projects in its 50-year history. Spearheaded by Carlo Rizzi and Roger Parker, the “Donizetti Song Project” aimed to record the nearly 200 Donizetti songs, many of them unheard and
Johann Sebastian Bach—one name says it all! On 21 March, we celebrate one of the most revered and influential composers who ever lived. His compositions fill the air with harmony and joy, and his genius continues to inspire the world.