On Sunday, 11 May 2025, is Mother’s Day! Time to roll out the red carpet for the woman who can find your lost phone, whip up a gourmet meal from a can of beans, and still have the energy to

Buckle up for a musical marathon, as this blog will feature some of the longest piano pieces in the classical repertoire. There are probably many reasons why composers craft such monumental work. It might be for a mix of artistic,

Pianist Gabriela Montero, born on 10 May 1970 in Caracas, Venezuela, is celebrated for her electrifying performances and unparalleled improvisational talent. Blending technical brilliance with emotional intensity, Montero has a rare gift for improvisation, weaving intricate and spontaneous compositions that

I’ve always loved music that tells a story, because it captures the human experience in all its raw beauty and complexity. Music can paint vivid pictures with melody and rhythm, with each note a thread in the tapestry of a

Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan is known for her profound commitment to contemporary music. Born in Waverly, Nova Scotia, on 8 May 1971, Hannigan has carved a unique path in the classical music world, seamlessly blending her extraordinary vocal

In an article for KQED, Jonathan Curiel coins the term “musical repeatism” to describe the phenomenon of wanting to listen to a piece of music over and over and over. In Spotify’s 2022 edition of Wrapped – the data-driven and

The phrase “Do not mistake activity for progress” serves as a powerful reminder that being busy is not the same as being effective. Nowhere is this more relevant than in the life of a musician, where countless hours are spent

The art of interpretation is unique to Western classical music. An entire tradition has developed from this, and has prolonged the music of past composers for centuries, with novelty being brought performer after performer and interpretation after interpretation. Interpretation is