CSO: Nicholas McGegan Invites Composers to Dinner
New Mini Opera Honors Legacy of Olympic Athlete
The Purcell Room at London's Southbank Centre is the scene for the world premiere of Conor Mitchell's mini opera "Our Day" July 13, 2012.
The decades of unrest in Northern Ireland and a Northern Irish woman’s Olympic win are the subjects of a new mini opera.
N. Korean Missile Launch Scuttles Orchestra Tour Plans
Pyongyang, North Korea
North Korea’s missile launch April 13 has caused plans for a U.S. tour by the National Symphony Orchestra of North Korea to be set aside.
Mission Accomplished: OSU Alum Remembers Life in Army Orchestra
The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra performing in its home base, the Liederhalle, Stuttgart, Germany, 1956.
In the 1950s, when the world was still reeling from the horrors of World War II, the United States Army sent some GIs on a special mission in Europe. But instead of patrolling once Nazi-occupied cities or ferrying aid to rebuilding areas, these soldiers wielded violin bows and trumpets and played Ravel, not Reveille.
Well Tempered Beethoven: Even-Numbered Symphonies Featured
Beethoven in 1803, painted by Christian Horneman
On Symphony @7 for the rest of this week, we’re continuing our short series of the even-numbered symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven. We started with No. 2 on Tuesday, and we’ll finish with No. 8 on Friday.
There have long been discussions about the “even-odd” dichotomy of Beethoven’s symphonies. The odd-numbered ones have been called the great revolutionary works, particularly the Third, Fifth, Seventh, and Ninth, while the even-numbered ones are nice but not as important.
Indonesian Orchestra Goes Private, Gets a New Name
The newly privatized Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra aims to revitalize classical music in Indonesia's capital.
The newly privatized Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra aims to revitalize classical music in Indonesia’s capital.
Beethoven Piano Sonata Marathon in Toronto
Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear, who played Mozart with the CSO in Columbus last month, plans to perform all thirty two of Beethoven’s piano sonatas in one marathon concert performance in Toronto on June 9th. Recently he played them over the course of five days in a successful series of concerts in Ottawa, and now he’s ready for a bigger challenge.
Music: Brains or Biology?
Researchers debate whether music is a biological necessity or a human invention.
Did our brains invent music, or did our biology evolve us into musical beings? Two psychologists grappled with these questions in a conversation published recently in The Atlantic. Gary Marcus, professor of psychology at New York University and the author of Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning, argues that music isn’t “wired [...]
Chicago Symphony Breaks 20-Year Russian Silence
Who buys the most recordings?; The best-known violinist you may not know; Chicago Orchestra breaks 20-year silence in Russia
Celebrating the Debut of an Unusual Musical Instrument
Eighty-four years ago today, Maurice Martenot gave the first public demonstration of his new and eerie-sounding electronic instrument.
Harpist’s Book Teaches Children How to Love Mother Earth
Celebrate Earth Day Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Classical 101.
Enter Classical 101′s drawing to win a copy of harpist Yolanda Kondonassis’ book that teaches children how to make environmentally friendly choices!
