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By Anya Wassenberg on April 3, 2023
Chemistry and music may not seem like related fields, but a researcher from Indiana University has come up with a way of converting the visible light that’s given off by the chemical elements into audio signals.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 27, 2023
The BBC has reversed course on its decision to shutter the BBC Singers chamber choir after significant backlash from musicians, the public, and politicians alike.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 27, 2023
Los Angeles's Metro is using loud classical music to deter people from seeking shelter during recent harsh weather.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 27, 2023
Classical music history is filled with fascinating stories of triumph and tragedy. Follow along as we unravel the bizarre demises of brilliant composers.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 27, 2023
Beethoven was meticulous about his coffee, insisting on using exactly 60 beans for each cup. Now you can replicate Beethoven's favourite brew.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on March 20, 2023
More than 950,000 violins are crafted yearly in the small Chinese city of Huangqiao Town.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on March 20, 2023
The mechanisms of how and why we listen to music to fall asleep are the subject of a new study.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 20, 2023
Anna Netrebko, Russian soprano and Putin supporter, has been awarded $200,000 after the Metropolitan Opera cancelled 13 of her performances last year.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 20, 2023
To get the Vienna Philharmonic to play well, Leonard Bernstein didn't even need to use his baton.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on March 13, 2023
We caught up with American pianist and composer Chad Lawson to talk about his classical reinterpretations.
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