Today, we’re looking at the lives and last performances of four violinists who died onstage, sharing their incredible talents up until the very last moments of their lives. Ede Reményi (1828/30-1898) Ede Reményi was born sometime between 1828 and 1830

Western classical music evolved through time with predefined structures; from the prelude and fugue of Baroque, to the concerto, sonata and symphony of the Classical, including the opera and the mass, as well as etudes, partitas, theme & variations and

Augustin Hadelich is one of the greatest violinists of his generation. Today, we’re looking at five of his most popular performances on YouTube. We’re also looking at each video’s heatmap, a graphic that appears when you hover over a video’s

We primarily remember Dinu Lipatti as a celebrated and exceptional pianist. For Yehudi Menuhin, he was “a manifestation of a spirit realm, resistant to all pain and suffering,” while Alfred Cortot considered his playing “quite simply perfection.” And Francis Poulenc

The great composers left behind more than just great music: they also left behind advice for their fellow artists. Much of that advice is still surprisingly relevant, even in our fast-paced digital age. Today, we’re looking at ten pieces of

The dramatic soprano stands out in opera as one of the most powerful and emotionally resonant voice types, capable of soaring above a full orchestra and capturing the essence of the operatic experience with breathtaking intensity. Characterized by a large,

While it’s normal to be nervous before an important concert, there are techniques you can use to ensure that butterflies don’t interfere with giving the expressive performance of which you are truly capable. Read on for strategies to stay calm

The friendship of Frédéric Chopin and Tytus Woyciechowski has been a source of fascination for generations. Despite rarely meeting, these two men shared a deep and unique emotional intimacy. Chopin’s letters to Woyciechowski are so passionate, and his devotion to