Music

May 10, 2022

After 22 Years, Bionic Gloves Allow Famed Brazilian Pianist Maestro João Carlos Martins To Play Again

Embed from Getty Images For famed Brazilian pianist Maestro João Carlos Martins, music has always been a part of him. For decades, Martins was Brazil’s most acclaimed classical pianist, from his time as a child prodigy to playing and recording with the world’s top orchestras. He even recorded a 20 CD collection of Bach’s complete works, which stands as the largest series of Bach keyboard recordings by a single artist.

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January 10, 2022

8 Facts About the Classical Music Composer Mozart

Few composers are as well renowned as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) . Alongside Beethoven, he is one of the most influential musicians of the Classical period, which dominated Europe between 1730 and 1820. His prodigious talent—which began in early adolescence—quickly flourished with the aid of his musical family, and he embarked on a prolific creative career, creating over 600 works within his brief 35 years.

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October 24, 2021

30+ Creative Gifts for Music Lovers and Musicians

For many, music is much more than a song on the radio—it's a way of life. Music is tied up in special moments and memories, whether it's the song you danced to at prom or the tune that reminds you of your first love. Musicians and music lovers take their passion to a whole new level by dedicating themselves to every aspect of the craft.

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