French classical pianist Cédric Tiberghien is renowned for his versatility, technical brilliance, and innovative approach to programming. Taking his early inspirations from legends like Arthur Rubinstein, Artur Schnabel, Sviatoslav Richter, and Emil Gilels, Tiberghien developed an expressive and nuanced style

On the first Sunday in May, we celebrate World Laughter Day. It all started in a park in Mumbai in 1998 when Dr. Madan Kataria gathered hundreds of people in a laughter yoga movement. It started with some fake-laughing until

You might think showing up to a concert on time with your instrument, the music, and wearing black garb seems like it would be enough. But it isn’t. Unexpected issues can occur, and you’d be wise to be prepared for

Who was Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved, the woman who inspired a passionate, unsent love letter written in the summer of 1812? Her identity is a question that has preoccupied historians and music lovers for generations. One of the most likely candidates

Angel Blue, an American operatic soprano born Angel Joy Blue on 3 May 1984, in Los Angeles, is a luminous force in the world of classical music. Renowned for her radiant vocal clarity, emotive depth, and commanding stage presence, she

The tuba is the heavyweight champion of the brass family. With a bell big enough to double as a satellite dish and a sound that could wake a hibernating bear, this glorious instrument is the musical equivalent of a foghorn

We often hear the popular opinion that music, especially classical music, helps calm thoughts and improve focus. You may have seen many people in cafès or libraries with headphones listening to music while working or studying—whether it’s Mozart, Bach, or

Strum it, pluck it, or just hug it like a tiny guitar with big dreams. I am talking about the ukulele, a pint-sized hero among the instruments that is ready to steal your heart with its plinky charm. It all