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The Art of sharing Music Lessons
RACHMANINOFF
RAVEL
Professor Hagai Shaham talks about the many topics of Ravel TZIGANE, and why it is a genial composition. More about it can be found in the blog Ravel TZIGANE.
DVORAK
DVORAK CELLO CONCERTO IN B MINOR - ORIGINS AND BACKGROUND Maestro Peled tells, as an introduction to the lesson, about the origins of the piece, the influence that Dvorak had from Victor Herbert and the social environment of that period. Precious historical storytelling which, as he says "every student has to know", as a fundamental for artistic inspiration and performing.
The day when Beethoven got a "No!"
A Harpsichord built on your taste
Never heard of the word "Aliquot"?
STRADIVARIUS
What's it like to perform on a Stradivarius? In this video, Anne Sophie Mutter talks about the features of this precious instrument, its history, mystery, capacity and it's sound and how it helps her to perform at her utmost.
Huberman's STRAD
Famous violinist Joshua Bell on how he found his precious Stradivarius, on the occasion of popping into a shop in London to find some strings. This "Huberman" Strad is a notorious instrument, stolen from a dressing room Carnegie Hall and covered with shoe polish.
Well, the rest of this amazing story you'll hear in the video!
Comparing STRADS
In this video you get a backstage glimpse of how Shlomo Mintz adjusts the Stradivari "Vesuvius", built in 1727, from the Cremona Violin Museum to his taste and preferences in less than one hour, before performing on it during the Cremona Music Award 2016.
Music and CAREER
Webinar for iClassical by Irma de Jong about success in the music business. Being great at playing is not enough if you want to succeed in the music business! Being a PRO means understanding the basics of promotion and communication and learning how to choose the right media and how to use them effectively. In this Webinar, Irma de Jong talks about these and other topics.
Music and CAREER
What does it mean and take to be on social media? Is it just for fun, or will it bring you serious results? Irma de Jong talks about the different faces of social media networks.
Music and CAREER
Lot's of tools are available to any musician, it also means more competition. You need to know exactly what you do to become successful. Get more educated about the music industry, networking, and know how to communicate to managers and your audience. More advice from Storm Gloor, Associate Professor in the Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, University of Colorado Denver.