If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You're Dead Wrong!
Classical 101 | Castrati: The Incredible History Of The Men Who Sang Like Women
By Brian Chang on January 16, 2017
Castrati were world's first real superstars. But the history behind the men who could sing like women has an interesting twist. Brian Chang explains.
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CLASSICAL 101 | Some Helpful Advice For New Music Students
By Joshua Denenberg on September 11, 2016
Six pointers for getting the most out of your undergraduate music studies.
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CLASSICAL 101 | Everything You Wanted To Know About The Orchestra But Were Afraid To Ask (Part 2)
By Michela Comparey on March 12, 2016
One of my favourite things to do is take a friend who is new to classical music to see an orchestra concert. Not only do they get to see a little bit of my world, but they also ask some great questions!
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CLASSICAL 101 | Everything You Wanted To Know About The Orchestra But Were Afraid To Ask (Part 1)
By Michela Comparey on March 2, 2016
Orchestral concerts are a lot of fun, but for those who have never been, going to see a show can raise a lot of questions. After taking some classical music newbies to see the symphony, a few common queries emerged.
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Classical 101 | Is It A French Horn or Just A Horn?
By Michael Vincent on December 3, 2015
"French Horn" or "Horn?" The instrument with a name we can't agree on.
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CLASSICAL 101 | The Surprising Origins of the Door Knocking Song
By Michael Vincent on April 29, 2015
Ever wonder where the door knocking song comes from? We have the answer.
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Classical 101 | The Difference Between Chamber, Philharmonic, And Symphony Orchestra
By Michael Vincent on August 4, 2014
Ever wonder what the difference between a philharmonic and a symphony orchestra is? How about a chamber orchestra? Your questions answered.
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Busted! Beethoven did not keep conducting the Ninth after the music stopped
By John Terauds on January 17, 2014
Our digitally connected age is amazingly good at illuminating dark places. It is even better at perpetuating lies — some of which are centuries old.
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Classical Music 101: Visually, an orchestra is a lot like a duck gliding across the mill pond
By John Terauds on January 15, 2014
But before we jump to multimedia conclusions, it may be worth taking a fresh look at that boring old orchestra. The big picture may be static, but, as is the case with a duck gliding across the mill pond, there’s an awful lot going on underneath.
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Classical Music 101: Keeping time doesn't necessarily mean sticking to a beat
By John Terauds on January 10, 2014
We also don’t read aloud much, if ever, so even the natural rhythms of language and speech are not really natural in a big, 21st century city.
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