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Alexander Borodin – Requiem
This piece, quite curiously, began in 1879 as a musical joke based on the a children's tune called "Tati-tati" (aka...
How to give a cue: preparation and release for orchestra and singers
conductor's cue is nothing but a signal, a preparation for a musical event. It's how we, as...
Vítězslav Novák – In the Tatra Mountains
Vítězslav Novák (1870-1949) was a Czech post-romantic composer. Born in a small Bohemian town, he moved to Prague in...
Vasily Kalinnikov – Symphony n.1
Vasily Kalinnikov (1866-1901) has not been one of the most prolific composers in history. In 1892, thanks to...
Tempo changes in conducting
A tempo is a pace at which a piece is performed. It's one of the big challenges of conducting, both from a musical and...
Havergal Brian – Symphony n.1 “Gothic”
Havergal Brian (born William Brian, 1876–1972) was an extremely prolific British classical composer. His First...
How to talk to an orchestra during a rehearsal
When you step in front of an orchestra, especially for the first time, you have to convince a number of people of your...
An Opera Odyssey
"An Opera Odyssey is a truly gargantuan production undertaking by Elbrus TV. Being filmed across 38 countries, it will...
Amy Beach – Symphony in E-minor, Op.32 “Gaelic”
Amy Beach (September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944) was the first successful American female composer of large-scale art...
Conducting technique: the power of the left hand
With the baton being the focal point of attention, the left hand is often neglected or underused. Conducting students...
Lili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps
Despite the brevity of her life, Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) carved a place for herself in the history of music: with...
Julius Röntgen: piano concerto n.2
"Not the famous one": this is how Julius Röntgen used to introduce himself, referring to his famous uncle, the...
