Could Classical Music Treat Your Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Whether you’re a believer in Shakespeare’s famous adage that music is the food of love, or Delius’ belief that it’s an ‘outburst of the soul’, the idea that there’s a connection between music and our emotional state has proved to be a common and enduring one....
Does Classical Music Have a Diversity Problem?
Earlier this year, the latest opera by acclaimed Hungarian composer-conductor Peter Eötvös was due to make its London premiere. A tale of the immigrant experience centring around a bustling Chinese restaurant, The Golden Dragon had already impressed audiences and...
The Path to Professionalism: The Art of Self-Promotion
In our previous entries in this series, we’ve guided budding musicians through the intricacies of Dorico’s music notation software, as well as how to get the most out your music education – now, it’s time to begin thinking about the next stage of your path to...