By Ludwig Van on February 2, 2016
We've said it before; there is no worst job than being a page turner. After watching this video of pianist Yuja Wang giving her page turner a hilarious death stare waiting for her to turn the page, you'll see why.
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By Ludwig Van on February 1, 2016
A sound artist creates a fascinating piece by combing every known recording of Satie's Gymnopedie 1.
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By Ludwig Van on January 27, 2016
Conductor Jordan de Souza records a video tribute in honour of Mozart's birthday today.
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By Ludwig Van on January 21, 2016
Folks, I think we have found the bottom of the internet. Over at the popular Soundcloud audio streaming website, an enterprising person with a lot of time on their hands has posted a self-made digital re-creation of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring... for Air Horn. (Yup). We're not sure what to make of it yet, but it's certainly inventive.
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By Ludwig Van on January 20, 2016
Joel Ivany, Artistic Director of Against the Grain Theatre, and TSO CEO Jeff Melanson had a little fun via Twitter this week.
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By Ludwig Van on January 19, 2016
Meet the mother of all Saxophones.
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By Ludwig Van on January 15, 2016
Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal On A Barrel Organ, arranged by Patrick Mathis.
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By Ludwig Van on January 13, 2016
David Bowie accurately predicts the future of music in interview with Jeremy Paxman from 2000.
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By Ludwig Van on January 11, 2016
David Bowie died yesterday, but his influence was felt everywhere. In the spirit of David Bowie, we give you Toronto-based DJ Skratch Bastid's tribute to the legend.
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By Ludwig Van on January 5, 2016
Yeah, I get it. This is another cute kitty fart video. But this is what happens after the holidays, and you're catching up on all the composing you thought you'd get done, but didn't. It seems this ultra-cute kitty has other ideas, which is to say, this cat is trying to tell you something. Anyway, enjoy.
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