To me, a good concert experience = a good performance + organiser + audience + community. A good concert experience is the product of several key components: performance, organiser, audience, and community. Each element plays a pivotal role in shaping

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein, born on 14 April 1982 in Rochester, New York, was immersed in the world of classical music from an early age. She started cello lessons at four and played her professional debut at the age of 13.

For lots of reasons, being married to a composer can be difficult. However, sometimes composers get lucky and find perfectly suited spouses who support them, encourage them, and even inspire their work. In the second part of this two-part series,

Danielle de Niese has captivated audiences with her luminous voice, dynamic stage presence, and versatile artistry. Born in Melbourne, Australia, to Sri Lankan and Dutch parents, her prodigious talent emerged at a young age as she won a national television

Schubert’s music articulates the ineffable, conveys the unspoken, and encapsulates a world of its own. Most of the time, it is imbued with desolation, poignancy, and nostalgia, whereas the occasional tinges of optimism, more often than not, are merely a

Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and versatile pianists of his generation, Yefim Bronfman is celebrated for his extraordinary technique, musical depth, and commanding stage presence. Born on 10 April 1958 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Bronfman displayed prodigious talent

Throughout the history of classical music, there have been some cities that have attracted musicians and audiences and, through this, have become centres of attention and key locations in music-making progress. If there is often more than one reason for

On 9 May 1965, famed pianist Vladimir Horowitz gave a recital at Carnegie Hall. But this was no ordinary Vladimir Horowitz recital. Due to depression and anxiety, he had not appeared in public since 1953. The entire musical world wanted