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

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