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Pablo Casals’ legendary cello
What does it mean to play not only an instrument, but a legacy?
In this deeply moving SoundLab, Amit Peled recounts the extraordinary moment he was invited to play Pablo Casals’ legendary cello for the very first time. From childhood memories of falling asleep listening to Casals’ recordings on cassette tapes, to meeting Marta Casals and eventually becoming the instrument’s “current driver,” this is a story about inspiration, responsibility, and the human voice hidden inside a cello.
More than a musical encounter, it is a reflection on tradition, mentorship, and the invisible thread that connects generations of artists. As Pablo Casals once said, “Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.”
All of Amit Peled's Masterclasses are recorded with this instrument. Discover them here.
Inside Villa Bossi: where historic keyboards come alive
At Villa Bossi, near Varese in Italy, Guido Bizzi opens the doors to a world where history still speaks through sound.
Here, harpsichords, clavichords, and fortepianos are crafted with deep respect for the original keyboard instruments of the Baroque and Classical eras. In this SoundLab, we discover a two-manual harpsichord inspired by an important 18th-century original, exploring its colors, registers, decoration, and expressive possibilities.
More than a workshop, Villa Bossi is an academy that supports young musicians as they build their artistic paths. A place where craftsmanship, education, and musical heritage meet — reminding us that, as Goethe wrote, “architecture is frozen music.
The Fortepiano: Mozart’s Voice, Beethoven’s Revolution
Guido Bizzi from the Neuma Foundation at Villa Bossi, Varese, Italy,
Step into the sound world of Mozart, Haydn, and early Beethoven through the remarkable fortepiano — the instrument that transformed keyboard history. In this short journey, discover how the fortepiano emerged from the harpsichord tradition, bringing with it a new expressive power: the ability to play both forte and piano.
Featuring a replica inspired by the instruments of the legendary Viennese maker Anton Walter, this video reveals the colors, mechanics, and fascinating stories behind one of the most important musical inventions of the Classical era.
What did Mozart actually hear when he sat at the keyboard?
In our newest video, we explore the fascinating world of the fortepiano — the expressive instrument that shaped the music of Mozart, Haydn, and early Beethoven. From its delicate wooden construction to its revolutionary dynamic possibilities, the fortepiano opened a new chapter in musical history.
Discover the sound, the craftsmanship, and even the amusing story of Beethoven asking the maker Anton Walter for a free instrument… and being politely refused.
As Beethoven himself proved, “music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” This video is an invitation to hear that revelation through the authentic voice of the Classical era.
Multitasking Sounds
AMIT PELED on SPICCATO: "Practice spiccato while watching TV!" Excerpt from his Elgar Masterclasses series, available at iClassical Academy. Discover this teacher and all of his Masterclasses here.
A Hidden Treasure
Hidden in a secret room in a historic Palace in Genova, we find Niccolò Paganini's "Il Cannone." Join us in this exciting discovery!
More to Paganini: Pavel Berman's extensive 24 Caprices Course
Sound is not fixed.
Listening is an act of discovery.
Every instrument tells a different story.
Curiosity leads the way.
Welcome to the iClassical Sound Lab.
In the iClassical Sound Lab, sound is not a result — it’s a question. We listen, compare, explore, and learn together, turning curiosity into understanding.
Discover curious sounds, known sounds but different, historical places and their sounds, and a laboratory to try and proofsound strings, instruments, and audience experiences.
A new iClassical space for collective listening, experimentation, and discovery.