Which Classical Composer Will You Save?
If you had to choose to erase the music of one of two classical composers, I want to know who you’d save and who you’d destroy. View Entire Post › Share This Article
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Vampire Weekend Share “Classical,” Third Preview Single from ‘Only God Was Above Us’
Image via YouTube. Vampire Weekend continue an action-packed press run today with the release of “Classical,” the third preview track from the band’s upcoming album Only God Was Above Us. This fresh cut plays on […]
Vampire Weekend Release New Song “Classical”: Stream
Vampire Weekend have returned with “Classical,” the latest slice of their forthcoming album Only God Was Above Us. Built from a rustling acoustic guitar line and a cymbal-heavy drum beat from Chris Tomson, “Classical” is more […]
‘Our music cannot be destroyed’: the duo reviving a macabre Ukrainian masterpiece | Classical music
In the National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, violinist Joshua Bell and conductor Dalia Stasevska are on an intensely focused mission to get the opening bars of a concerto just right. The work begins with a […]
Schumann: Piano Works album review – Llŷr Williams is thoughtful and authoritative | Classical music
Having worked his way through the sonatas of both Beethoven and Schubert for Signum, Llŷr Williams now turns his attention to Schumann’s piano music. Whether this generously filled two-disc set is intended as the first […]
The best pop and classical music to look out for in 2024 | Music
Sleater-Kinney – Little Rope It seemed questionable whether Sleater-Kinney would ever record another album – their last, 2021’s Path of Wellness, attracted the usual critical acclaim but was marked by the departure of longstanding drummer […]
Joan Armatrading world premiere review – how did a brilliant pop melodist produce such a baffling mess? | Classical music
Even pop geniuses have a patchy record when it comes to writing for an orchestra. For every success (a Jonny Greenwood or a Randy Newman, for instance) there is at least one dud (a Paul […]
From mini Mars bars to matters of life or death: Errollyn Wallen on becoming a composer | Classical music
As a student at Goldsmiths I was out practically every night attending concerts and was at nearly every important premiere – Ferneyhough, Maxwell Davies, Birtwistle, Boulez, Reich, LeFanu – mostly male composers, it is true. […]
At last, Hyperion recordings are streamable. We pick some of the standouts | Classical music
Classical music was slow to join the streaming revolution, but the range of recordings available on the likes of Spotify and Apple Music has grown steadily year on year and today a large proportion of […]
Malakai a winner on Official Classical Artist Albums Chart with ‘Golden’ – Music News
Britain’s Got Talent 2023 finalist Malakai Bayoh is a winner today, as his first album Golden debuts atop the Official Classical Artist Albums Chart. Having won the hearts of the judges and viewers on the […]
Apple Music Classical — Why Classical Music Is Separate
Photo Credit: Apple Music After plans to release in 2022, Apple finally released its Apple Music Classical app earlier this year. Here’s what to know about the new app and why classical music fans of […]
Android Gets Apple Music Classical App Before iPad, Mac
Photo Credit: 9to5Mac Apple Music Classical appears to be getting an Android app ahead of other Apple products. Apple is cementing its mobile-first strategy with this move. Apple acquired Primephonic in 2021 to use the […]
Shazam Update Includes Direct Apple Music Classical Support
Photo Credit: Apple Music Shazam’s latest update includes direct Apple Music Classical support on the iPhone, enabling the two apps to work seamlessly together for classical music. Song-detecting mainstay Shazam updated with support for Apple […]
Yoshiki Announces Classical Shows, New X Japan Single
Yoshiki, legendary classical musician and leader of the metal band X Japan, has announced 2023 dates for his “Yoshiki Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour.” Along with the news, he’s also shared that he has a […]
Apple has launched a classical music app
Apple has launched a standalone streaming service for classical music exploration, including guided playlists, exclusive content and detailed metadata. But does Apple Music Classical deliver? Share This Article
Ex-Daft Punk co-creator Thomas Bangalter releases classical music album : NPR
Thomas Bangalter, half of the former Daft Punk duo, composed the score for the ballet Mythologies, choreographed by fellow Frenchman Angelin Preljocaj. Jean-Claude Carbonne/Biz 3 hide caption toggle caption Jean-Claude Carbonne/Biz 3 Thomas Bangalter, half […]
‘They have inspired composers for centuries’: a first for the seven last words of Christ | Classical music
I felt hugely honoured when I was asked to compose a new setting of Christ’s Seven Last Words for Easter this year. I also felt the weight of 500 years of tradition on my shoulders. […]
‘Anything is possible’: why Iceland has become a classical music powerhouse | Classical music
On 31 May 1926, a ship carrying the entire Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra docked in Reykjavík. The musicians stayed in Iceland for 17 days, giving 14 concerts of music by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert at venues […]
Apple Music Classical Streaming Service Launches Globally
Photo Credit: Apple Nearly two years after Apple revealed plans to roll out a classical music service, the standalone streaming platform has officially become available for download. The Cupertino-headquartered company, which bought Primephonic back in […]
Apple Music Classical Is Launching — Here’s What to Expect
Frédéric Chopin as depicted in one of the Apple Music Classical composer portraits. Photo Credit: Apple An Apple Music Classical (AMC) page is officially live on the App Store ahead of the long-awaited platform’s expected […]