Brainwave: making music from neurons
John Matthias’ new album uses an instrument modelled on the firing of the brain’s neurons. The composer explains how he developed a totally new way … Read more
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Vänskä, Eschenbach and Schneider triumph at Grammys
Leading figures from across the classical music world were recognised at last night’s Grammy Awards. In a surprising turn, the Minnesota Orchestra and its former … Read more
Rafal Blechacz wins Gilmore Artist Award
Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz has been named as the 2014 winner of the Gilmore Artist Award. Blechacz graduated from the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in … Read more
Finding a voice: the story of Mukhtar Mai
The harrowing yet inspiring tale of Mukhtar Mai, the rape victim who went on to become a human rights crusader, is being staged as an … Read more
Jingle all the way? How to make a Christmas hit
They used to be crass, annoying jingles – now they’re slick, expensive productions, carefully crafted to tug at your heart strings (and your wallet). Composer … Read more
South Korean composer triumphs in Geneva
South Korean composer Kwang Ho Cho (pictured) has won the Concours de Genève’s 2013 Composition Prize. As well as being one of the most prestigious … Read more
Mini musicians launch Aurora 2014 season
Music from Mahler, Shostakovich and Gershwin will be staged alongside swing, dance and video design next year as part of Aurora Orchestra’s 2014 season. Under … Read more
Comment: how composers can use the scientific method
British-Israeli composer Nimrod Borenstein puts the scientific method to work on his music Throughout human history the mystery of artistic creation has always been observed … Read more
Another country: composer Raymond Yiu on his multicultural heritage
When composer Raymond Yiu left Hong Kong for London, he finally began to understand the concept of musical heritage. Born in Hong Kong, a former … Read more