As a mythological character, Hercules is one who has always captured our attention. Famed for his strength and for his adventures around the known world, he’s caught the attention of writers and musicians for centuries. The stories and feats of
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Introducing Five Pieces by Four Contemporary Latin American Composers October 14th, 2023 In recognition of the valuable contributions made by individuals with Spanish roots, as well as those hailing from Spanish-speaking nations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, National Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated each year starting on September -
Maria Anna Mozart: The Bittersweet Story of Mozart’s Prodigy Sister October 14th, 2023 Maria Anna Mozart, known to her family as Nannerl, is one of the great what-ifs of music history. She was the sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an inspiration and constant companion to him, one of her generation’s great piano prodigies, - 22 Nocturnes for Chopin
By Women Composers October 14th, 2023This new anthology is a result of EVC Music’s #CallToWomenComposers worldwide search for talented but not yet published women composers and includes new piano works by twenty-two women composers inspired by Chopin’s Nocturnes. The project was initiated by Rose McLachlan, -
Secular Organs October 13th, 2023 Let’s talk about organs. Pipe, non-pipe, mechanical, and also electric organs. These huge, complicated, and often misunderstood instruments. But nevertheless, instruments which have accompanied the history of art, music, and religion and which endure to this day. The most common - On This Day
12 October: Luciano Pavarotti Was Born October 12th, 2023Born on 12 October 1935 on the outskirts of Modena in Northern Italy, Luciano Pavarotti became one of the most acclaimed tenors of all time. His bright and incisive tenor voice, paired with a directness of manner made him a -
Maddalena Laura Sirmen: Thirteen Facts About This Inventive Violinist and Composer October 12th, 2023 Her music was admired by Leopold Mozart. She was one of the first composers to write string quartets. As a young woman, she wrote a set of six violin concertos and performed them to great acclaim. She toured Europe as -
Momentum Is Your Friend October 11th, 2023 My partner often says this to me when we are out on our mountain bikes. Momentum will enable you to cruise over uneven ground, tree roots, and other gnarly features on single-track paths. But reach for the brakes and, at - On This Day
11 October: Anton Bruckner Died October 11th, 2023The Bruckner Year 2024, celebrating the 200th birthday of one of the most innovative composers of the second half of the 19th century, will see the release of multiple recordings of the Bruckner cycle. The composer was plagued by crippling
