The first movement is invariably taken at a slower tempo than its marking (Vivace ma non troppo), and the musicians’ ...

As for what a ‘sonata’ means today, the great Leonard Bernstein once explained it like this: “A sonata is a piece, usually in several movements, that has a certain basic musical form; and when that ...

Suntory Hall, founded in the autumn of 1986, was Tokyo’s first venue for live classical concerts. The Hall was founded with the aim of producing the finest concert experience in the world, and is ...

A relaxing mix to take you into your evening, including part of Stanford's Irish Symphony, Henriette Bosmans' Danse Orientale and a traditional Italian song - Ninna Nanna.

and a carbon fibre bow – and the violin itself has a very distinctive hole in the shape of a heart in the scroll. The 30-year-old violinist, who came to the UK at the age of 19 to study at the Royal ...

He highlights the significance of national recognition and emphasizes the importance of classical music as a foundation for all musical journeys. He believes in preserving India's rich classical ...

However, we can’t do anything but appreciate the work of musical director Scott Bradley, who infused the straightforward plot with complex scores combining jazz, classical and pop music. Liszt, Chopin ...

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