"Forever thine, forever mine, forever us" - Northwest Sinfonietta and violinist Denise Dillenbeck premiere Nancy Ives' Beethoven-inspired violin concerto * Oregon ArtsWatchBeethoven had a complex social life, and his love letter to the 'Immortal Beloved' reveals a passionate side beyond his musical genius.
Puccini: Opera composer, ladies' man and master of drama DW 11/27/2024Puccini's artistic legacy remains unmatched, with his operas consistently performed globally, signifying the remarkable impact of his work.
What are you Haydn? The hoaxers who fooled the classical music worldA manuscript claiming to be lost Haydn sonatas sparked debates about authenticity, music perception, and the value of authorship in classical works.
Hidden Patterns in Folk Songs Reveal How Music EvolvedSinging developed unique features independently from speech, showcasing a distinct role in human society.
Computational Analysis as a Tool for Contextualizing the Music of Hildegard of Bingen - Medievalists.netComputational analysis unveils new insights into Hildegard of Bingen's music, enhancing understanding of her unique style within the medieval chant tradition.
Music in Golden-Age Florence, 1250-1750 by Anthony M. Cummings (Book Review)The book explores 500 years of music and history in Florence, appealing to a diverse audience from amateurs to professional musicologists.
Tchaikovsky was not tragic but had a Monty Python' sense of humour, says biographerTchaikovsky was not the melancholic figure he has been portrayed as, but a fun-loving man with a sense of humor.
Songs get slower as musicians age, study findsSlower songs by aging artists may be due to a 'neurobiological slowdown'. The tempo of songs declines as musicians age unconsciously.
Prince's Iraq War-era plea for peace, "United States of Division," finally gets wide releaseRare Prince song 'United States of Division' released widely for the first time, sourced from original master tapes.The song is political and calls for unity, urging people to stop fighting, make love, and question the rush to war.