Entertainment

March 19, 2025

$11 Million Sale of Famed Stradivarius Violin Establishes Largest Scholarship Endowment for Boston Music School’s Students

Would you part with a priceless heirloom to support future generations? The New England Conservatory is answering that question with a remarkable endowment they are bestowing on their students—and it’s all thanks to the $11 million sale of a violin previously in their collection. A Stradivarius violin, to be exact. Created by renowned violin maker Antonio Stradivari in 1714, the instrument was made during what is considered Stradivari’s “golden period.

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March 9, 2025

Fascinating Video Chronicles the Entire History of Music Videos, From the 1890s to Today

Music videos have shaped how we experience songs, but their roots trace back much further than the MTV era that popularized them. From quirky early experiments to iconic moments like 1975's Bohemian Rhapsody, they’ve evolved into an art form all their own. Thankfully, YouTuber Polyphonic has done the research and created an engaging video to walk us through the fascinating history of this genre.

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February 14, 2025

Stunning Performance Visualizes Music From a Piano With Undulating Lights

Adrien Mondot is no stranger to multidisciplinary work. Alongside his collaborator Claire Bardainne, Mondot has merged visual, musical, technological, and digital media through the eponymous Adrien M & Claire B studio. Piano piano is one such project, achieving a unique interplay between music and light. First conceived in 2023, Piano piano is a collaboration between the musician David Babin and Mondot.

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My Modern Met

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