The remarkable career of the distinguished Hungarian musician Gábor Takács-Nagy spans both virtuoso performance and masterful conducting. His prodigious abilities as a violinist propelled him to international recognition, most notably as a founding member and leader of the acclaimed Takács

There comes a moment in a musician and composer’s life, where the question of teaching music is asked. Particularly when it comes to teaching their own children, and transmitting both the passion and the knowledge gained over the years to

It’s a loaded question, and more than a little silly. When it comes to music and art, of course, greatness is extremely subjective. However, it’s just plain fun to look at such a list, seeing which pieces went into print

The inaugural performance of Thomas Hengelbrock as the newly appointed musical director of the Orchestre de chambre de Paris took place on 7 September 2024 under the iconic dome of the Paris Panthéon. The programme paired the third movement of

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