The legendary Italian tenor Carlo Bergonzi (1924-2014) is widely considered one of the finest interpreters of Giuseppe Verdi‘s tenor roles in the twentieth century. His elegant vocal technique combined nobility with great expressive warmth. To celebrate his birthday on 13

Some works of classical music seem almost designed to calm the human nervous system. Across centuries of repertoire, listeners have returned to certain pieces again and again during anxious, reflective, or grief-filled moments – music that slows the heart rate,

Johannes Brahms is not usually thought of as a composer who wears his heart on his sleeve. In Brahms, emotion rarely erupts outright. Instead, it appears in subtler forms: with hesitant melodies, restless harmonic shifts, or themes that seem to

Some composers prefer to gradually ease their listeners into their piece’s sound world. Others strike like lightning. Today, we’re looking at the latter type of openings. Within the first 60 seconds, listeners are hooked, whether because of rhythm, volume, atmosphere,

So, you want to try to learn how to play the cello? You wouldn’t be alone. Audiences love the cello. Its golden tones are the closest sounds to the human voice, and whenever there is a romantic or heartbreaking scene

Over the last few years, virtuoso pianist Yunchan Lim has been captivating the classical music world with his technique, heart, and old-soul wisdom. Lucky for us, there are a number of incredible solo recital performances of Lim’s available for free

No Moonlight Sonata or Heart and Soul, here. The most frustrating part of learning any new skill is that period of time in which your taste and your abilities just don’t quite match up. You’d love to be playing Rachmaninoff

Need some trivia questions about classical music? We’ve got you covered! Today we’re looking at the history of classical music for trivia inspiration. Learn about everything from a composer who murdered his wife, to a Venetian orchestra of talented orphans,