Interlude Blogs
9 FOLLOWERS
Welcome to Interlude, an exclusive classical music e-magazine. Follow us for practice tips, classical music history, musician interviews, and more! Created by lovers of music for those who share their passion. I hope it inspires you to embark on your own voyage of musical and cultural discovery, and that you'll come back and share your experiences with us.
Interlude Blogs
18h ago
Composers can spend months or years crafting the perfect ending to a symphony. It’s easy to understand why the ending is so important. Those last few minutes of a piece are the ones that audiences will walk away thinking about.
The post The Most Epic Symphony Endings appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
2d ago
Part of the “Sure Mesure” series available on ARTE Concert, this stunning 33 minute performance features pianist Alexandre Tharaud and dancer Chun-Wing Lam. “Bach in the Ruins” was recorded at the Fonderie Saint-Lubin, located about 30 kilometres from Paris, a
The post Bach in the Ruins <br/> Tharaud and Lam at Fonderie Saint-Lubin appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
3d ago
Today we’re looking at some of the most famous dreams in classical music! Take your melatonin, put on your comfiest pajamas and silkiest sleep mask, and let’s get started. Giuseppe Tartini: Devil’s Trill Sonata (ca. 1740s) According to legend, violinist
The post 10 Pieces of Classical Music About Dreams appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
3d ago
The Latvian violin virtuoso Baiba Skride is known for her exceptional artistry, technical brilliance, and captivating performances. Music was always in her blood, as her grandmother taught her to sing, her mother was a pianist, and her father a choral
The post Baiba Skride <br/> A Baltic Star’s Sonic Journey appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
4d ago
The Spanish mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza has captivated opera houses and concert halls around the world. One of the towering figures in the realm of classical music, Berganza’s career spans over half a century, earning her acclaim for her exquisite vocal
The post Teresa Berganza <br/> A Mezzo Unleashed appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
4d ago
With the dramatic title of Le violon de la mort (The Violin of Death), Austrian composer Grete von Zieritz (1899–2001) shows us in the subtitle, Dances macabres, that it’s part of the long line of music written for the dead.
The post The Violin of Death <br/>Grete von Zieritz: <em>Le violon de la mort</em> appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
5d ago
It’s not easy to be a composer, and many have had dramatic lives full of pain and struggle. But some composers have had worse times than others, especially in their vulnerable childhood years. Today we’re looking at five composers who
The post Which Composer Had the Worst Childhood? appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
5d ago
The renowned Italian violinist and conductor Fabio Biondo is celebrated for his profound contributions to Baroque and early music. He has captivated listeners around the world, and his passion for historical performance practices and period instruments soon established him as
The post Fabio Biondi <br/>Timeless Strings appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
5d ago
When audiences are transported by a concert, they imagine that a kind of magic happens onstage attributed to the conductor. Sometimes that is true. But many other attendees wonder: what does a conductor actually do? We’re in luck. Several conductors
The post How Conductors Explain Conducting appeared first on ..read more
Interlude Blogs
1w ago
One of the most dynamic and influential conductors of her generation, Susanna Mälkki has decisively reshaped the landscape of classical music. Initially trained as a cellist, Mälkki has since earned a reputation as a formidable interpreter of the classical repertory
The post Susanna Mälkki <br/> Orchestrating Change appeared first on ..read more