Video of the Day – Ludovico Einaudi
In perhaps the coldest concert ever recorded, Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi plays an ode to the Arctic while floating on a platform in the middle…
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Video of the Day – Jacques Offenbach
Born on June 20 1819, German-born French composer Jacques Offenbach is particularly known for his operettas. Orpheus in the Underworld and The Tales of Hoffman…
This Day in Music – Pleyel
Austrian-born composer Ignaz Joseph Pleyel was born on June 18 1757. Living in Strasbourg during the Reign of Terror, he avoided the consequences that could…
This Day in Music – Happy Birthday Gounod & Stravinsky
Today marks the anniversary of Gounod’s (1818) and Stravinsky’s (1882) births. Winner of the 1839 Prix de Rome, Gounod studied at the Paris Conservatory. His…
This Day in Music – Edvard Grieg & Ella Fitzgerald
June 15, 1843 is the birthday of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. Born in Bergen, he is widely considered as one of the leading romantic composers.…
Video of the Day – Andris Nelsons in Boston and Lucerne
Andris Nelsons has now taken charge of the Boston Symphony. The video comes from a concert given by Nelsons and the BSO this past July…
Video of the Day – The Legend of Django Reinhardt
For anyone brought up to appreciate the artistry of men like Andres Segovia and Django Reinhardt (1910-1953), it is sad to see the abuse of…
Video of the Day – Carlo Bergonzi (1924-2014): In Memoriam
Italian tenor Carlo Bergonzi was 90 years old when he died this past week. He had a long and illustrious career. His made his debut…
Video of the Day – Karajan: the 25th Anniversary of His Death
It was 25 years ago this month (July 16) that Herbert von Karajan passed away. He was 81 and still conducting regularly even though he had…
Video of the Day – David Zinman Retires from the Tonhalle Orchester Zurich
On July 11, 2014 David Zinman conducted his last concert as music director of the Tonhalle Orchester Zurich. He has headed the orchestra for 19…
