Japanese Emperor plays viola in Mongolia
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an official dinner banquet in Mongolia where the emperor gives a toast in Mongolian and plays the viola.
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From the CV grapevine
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Classical music news and gossips from around the world, updated several times a week…
Read MoreWhat's behind the predominance of Asians in classical music?
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The wave of Asian interest and excellence in classical music is giving the art form a global lift, which translates into new audiences, something classical music is always seeking…
Read MoreDudamel resigns from Paris Opera, may leave L.A. sooner than planned
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Gustavo Dudamel announced his resignation as music director of the Paris Opéra on Thursday, a surprise decision two seasons into a six-year contract scheduled to run through the 2026-27 season.
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Bernstein on His Teacher Nadia Boulanger
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Leonard Bernstein talks about Nadia Boulanger in this 1977 Bruno Monsaingeon documentary.
Read MoreWorld's First Vegan Violin
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Irish violin-maker Padraig O’Dubhlaoidh has developed the first ever Vegan Society certified violin. The instrument has all the qualities of a classic Italian violin, but is entirely free of animal products.
Read MoreThe Secret Jewish History of Ludwig Van Beethoven
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His nine symphonies, five piano concertos, and sixteen string quartets – boasted a few significant Jewish episodes, including one composition based on a Jewish melody and another on the work of a Jewish poet.
Read MoreHow Do You Play a Piano Concerto When You're Blind?
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For Tsujii, it’s a process governed by extremely careful listening and, as he described it in 2017, “sensing what’s around me.”
Read MoreBoy who said 'Wow!' after Mozart performance is found — and his story is so moving
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A spontaneous reaction to a classical music performance went viral and led to a search for the boy responsible for the heartwarming moment.
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