After David’s memorial service in May (a video recording of which is permanently on Vimeo with no password necessary), some people on my Facebook page asked if a collection of photographs of David could be made available. There was a slide show created to run on a loop in the lobby of the funeral home […]

Charlotte Church is the latest artist to state her opposition to performing at US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Writing to Trump’s account on ... Read more

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Strokestra, a groundbreaking project between the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Hull Integrated Community Stroke Service, is enabling world class musicians to support stroke survivors by ... Read more

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A study conducted by the University of Montreal has revealed that musicians have faster reactions than their non-musical counterparts. The research demonstrated a link between ... Read more

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Today is the 29th anniversary of the first performance of “The Phantom of the Opera,” which is currently the longest-running musical on Broadway. Andrew Lloyd ... Read more

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From his early years taking classical piano lessons, to playing in a rock band during the 1990s, composer Jeff Cardoni has built up a diverse ... Read more

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Composer Sebastian Evans has created scores for a large number of well-known cartoons, including since 2012 the score for the relaunch of the animated classic ... Read more

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Amazing Piano Stairs From Around The World 1. Piano Stairs in Stockholm, Sweden blendingpoint.com “Piano Stairs” is an interactive playful musical stairway installation created into ... Read more

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In a competitive and saturated industry like music, it often gets hard to distinguish exactly what is needed to thrive. Income is not always stable ... Read more

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The Classical period was over far too early for any film footage to existing. Textbooks usually say that the Romantic period ended in 1900 and ... Read more

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Move over Contrabass, the Octobass has arrived. This unique stringed instrument makes the upright bass or cello look like a junior instrument. It is exceptionally ... Read more

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It’s very important to instill good posture habits at the piano. Sitting squarely at the keyboard, feet on the floor (or on a low stool ... Read more

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While we cannot be entirely sure what cows think about when they listen to music, we can safely assume that they like it. But cows ... Read more

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It’s easy to understand why snakes aren’t the most beloved animals in the world. They’re scaley, cold, and scary. But have you ever stopped to ... Read more

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Man’s best friend, the dog, does more than offer companionship and protection. They also like to share in our hobbies and be involved in our ... Read more

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The influence of Latin-American culture on music has been quite profound. It has gently filtered its way into nearly every genre of music from classical ... Read more

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You can always count on Craigslist for some highly questionable listings but we all know the free online classifieds site has a reputation for publishing some unusual, ... Read more

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Opera singers, like anyone doing a job in the public eye, get asked a lot of questions. Audience members and fans are keen to find ... Read more

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The contemporary dating scene might, at times, resemble TS Eliot’s wasteland or, worse, a post-apocalyptic landscape punctuated by primeval beings who shy away from light. Apps like ... Read more

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The Internet 2.0 gave us a great opportunity: user-generated content can allow anyone’s voice to be heard (a blessing or a curse?) and, as a ... Read more

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Post-pandemic, the opportunity to enjoy live music and music festivals at home, abroad or further afield is again possible. The plethora of options is almost ... Read more

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While philosophers and scholars of the pre-modern era kept studying music from a harmonic point of view and often delved deeper into the concept “musica ... Read more

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The influence of W.A. Mozart across all areas of culture has been colossal, from the Baby Mozart Project through to contemporary song. You can hardly ... Read more

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In a recent article, I gave a broad account of the evolution of the violin with a particular focus on the work of the Cremona ... Read more

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Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was a composer who, like many of his contemporaries, drew deep inspiration from his natural environment. His passion for his home country ... Read more

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When the world of the moving picture arrived in the early part of the 20th century, it was a revolution. What is often referred to ... Read more

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In a previous article, I was fortunate enough to focus on female composers, and amongst the collection was Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). Why did I ... Read more

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It is challenging to know whether Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is better known these days for his symphonic works or his ballets. Perhaps it is his ... Read more

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Unlike today, where composers can receive or pitch for commissions from individuals, companies, or foundations, the options for funding during the Baroque Era were considerably ... Read more

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Reggae music has had a profound influence on many aspects of Western culture from fashion to popular music. Across the United Kingdom, the USA and ... Read more

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Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, a well-attended event that drew an order to disperse from police and at least one arrest

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Your guide to some of the best scary movies to watch streaming from your couch.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in […]

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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson were spotted on the set of "The Drama," a new movie filming in the Boston area this fall.

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A full list of what to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount+, Apple TV+, and Peacock in November 2024.

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"The Drama," set to film in Boston throughout the fall, is seeking extras with "distinctive faces" now through the end of November.

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NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.

Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.

The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.

A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.

The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.

A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.

An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.

Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.

Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.

Modern-day dub with authentic depth.

Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.

Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.

The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.

Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.