A Master of the Piano Whose Performances Receive No Applause
The documentary “Pianomania” follows Stefan Knüpfer as he works on grand pianos.
Naxos goes bold with digital-only classical music titles
With digital compilations like ‘Bleeding Chunks of Wagner’ and ‘Music for the Zombie Apocalypse,’ Naxos is aiming to connect with listeners beyond the classical crowd.
Our music restored harmony and rhythm, says Steve Reich
I learned nothing from Beethoven, Reich commented.
Chew gum and sit apart: BBC’s health and safety warning for musicians
The BBC has produced a report warning that musicians playing in its orchestras are at risk of damaging their hearing
Photo: ALAMY
Musical interlude for the more creative electrical engineering students
BRUSH up on your maths, physics, chemistry and Mozart to kick start your career in electrical engineering.
Music practice delays the sounds of silence, study finds
IT IS music to any musician’s ears: playing an instrument can prevent hearing loss.
A little bit of Hush helps families heal
Dr Catherine Crock, pictured above with musician Joe Chindamo and patient Holly Richards, created the Hush music collection to calm young patients and their families.
Photo: Justin McManus
Got this tune in my head, behind my right ear
SYDNEY researchers have located the brain’s musical jukebox, the region that stores our memories of well known melodies such as Happy Birthday and the national anthem.
Visual Cues Impact Judgment of Piano Performances
Pianist Yuja Wang turned the heads of fans and critics alike when she performed at the Hollywood Bowl recently in a short, tight dress. Did it affect the performance? Researchers say visual clues can influence what you hear.
(Xavier Antoinet/YujaWang.com)
For Liszt, Experimentation Was a Form of Greatness
A 1839 portrait of Franz Liszt by Henri Lehmann.
Image: P. Pierrain/Musee Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris, Paris
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