Synopsis Any attempt to proclaim a single masterpiece of any genre, from opera or symphony to rock song or jazz concert, as the greatest, the most influential or even the most enjoyable is properly dismissed as utterly meaningless. Yet when it comes to ballet music, all three superlatives tend to coalesce around one work above
Auditions are a crucial part of the life of every musician. Whether you’re auditioning for your school orchestra or the Berlin Philharmonic, the process can be challenging and nerve-wracking for even the best musicians. To help, we’ve compiled three videos from renowned concertmasters to give you a glimpse into what orchestras are looking for and
Renaud Capuçon, the celebrated French violinist, recently released his new album “Les Choses de la Vie – Cinema II.” Continuing on the theme of his popular 2018 album, Cinéma, which featured music from popular films. For this album, Capuçon features 19 works by French film composers or for iconic French movies. Notable pieces in this
Conductor Samuel Lee, a rising star from South Korea, clinched victory at the prestigious Malko International Conducting Competition. Lee is currently the Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and his win at Malko adds to an impressive string of competition wins, including the BMI International Conducting Competition in Bucharest and the International Conducting Competition...
The Primrose International Viola Competition is one of the most prestigious competitions for viola in the world and will take place this year from June 17th through the 22nd in Los Angeles, California. Hosted every three years by the Colburn School and the American Viola Society in Los Angeles, it pays homage to one of