A Facebook post by a good friend of mine, celebrating the little or simple things in her life which give her pleasure or fulfilment, set me thinking about the pleasure of simplicity in music. This might be a beautifully intonated

Beethoven may be the most famous composer in history…which means that many people have many questions about him. For instance, was Beethoven German? Did he really study with Mozart? Who was his “Immortal Beloved”? And most importantly of all, how

The history of classical music isn’t just a parade of masterpieces. It’s a story of human beings whose friendships shaped those masterpieces. Many of the great works of classical music emerged from collaborations, rivalries, mentorships, and deep personal bonds. Taken

I am sure you know this famous line from William Shakespeare’s historical play Richard III. During the Battle of Bosworth Field, the king desperately cries out, “A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse.” It’s all about medieval warfare,

Violin concertos have been popular for centuries, but thanks to YouTube, they’ve found a new global audience of millions. From Beethoven to Vivaldi to Paganini, these videos showcase not only the sheer beauty of the violin concerto repertoire but also

Over the past few years, pianist Yunchan Lim’s career has turned into one giant accelerando. At the age of 18, he became the youngest winner in Van Cliburn Competition history, stunning both the hall and the Internet with his performance

What did Arnold Schoenberg, Igor Stravinsky, and Béla Bartók really think about their work and the world around them? Today, we’re looking at some of the most revealing interviews with some of the most influential composers of the twentieth century,

Ever fall in love? It’s the best way to describe how we string players feel about our cellos, violins, violas, and basses. After all, we will spend much more time with our instruments than even our spouses. And often, it