Scientists, politicians and the Archbishop exhumed Chopin’s heart
When Chopin died in 1849 his body was buried in Paris but his heart was taken to Warsaw, as requested by the composer on his deathbed. The heart was sealed…
Maria Callas Remastered Edition boxed set was declared Best Reissue at 2014 Diapason d’Or Awards
[asa]B00KN15P56[/asa] Warner Classics & Erato swept the Diapason classical music awards in a ceremony held at Radio France in Paris last night, honoured to accept four prizes crowning the most…
Maria Callas Remastered Edition boxed set was declared Best Reissue at 2014 Diapason d’Or Awards
[asa]B00KN15P56[/asa] Warner Classics & Erato swept the Diapason classical music awards in a ceremony held at Radio France in Paris last night, honoured to accept four prizes crowning the most…
£4,000 Arts Club Karl Jenkins Classical Music Award anounced
Junior Fellow Joo Yeon Sir beat off competition from five other talented finalists at The Arts Club Karl Jenkins Classical Music Award, which is held at the famous club in central London…
20-year-old cellist Edgar Moreau Plays Works for Cello and Piano
[asa]B00FKAAK5A[/asa] Erato is delighted to announce that the young Paris-born cellist Edgar Moreau, who released his debut album Play in March this year, has won First Prize at the 2014…
20-year-old cellist Edgar Moreau Plays Works for Cello and Piano
[asa]B00FKAAK5A[/asa] Erato is delighted to announce that the young Paris-born cellist Edgar Moreau, who released his debut album Play in March this year, has won First Prize at the 2014…
Which classical music is the most popular piece for funerals ?
According to Co-operative Funeralcare, Elgar’s ‘Nimrod’ is the most popular classical piece for funerals. The highest-ranking hymn is ‘The Lord is My Shepherd’ (Psalm 23), followed in second place by ‘Abide…
The smallest portrait of Mozart expected to fetch £200,000–£300,000
The tiny portrait is by an anonymous artist and is just four centimetres high – about the width of two piano keys. The painting was commissioned in 1777 by the…
The smallest portrait of Mozart expected to fetch £200,000–£300,000
The tiny portrait is by an anonymous artist and is just four centimetres high – about the width of two piano keys. The painting was commissioned in 1777 by the…
The 2015 Handel Prize Winer Philippe Jaroussky
[asa]B000VLR0JM[/asa] French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky has dazzled listeners with the purity and virtuosity of his Handel singing, fromLascia ch’io pianga to Ombra mai fu, on disc and on the operatic stage.…