I got to meet Khatia Buniatishvili, my greatest idol about all things piano and absolutely wonderful person6yr ⋅ MasterKleopatra ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Stravinsky visiting the home and grave of his longtime rival: Jean Sibelius4yr ⋅ morbidrhythms ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Instrument factory donates to the war effort! (xpost from r/PropagandaPosters)6yr ⋅ FrogusTheDogus ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Violinist Mary Hall recording music to be sent to soldiers in the trenches of WW1 (pic from the US National Archives)5yr ⋅ LauraVi ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Giacomo Puccini in an automobile. In 1903, Puccini’s chauffeur was momentarily distracted and the car went off the road, flipping down a slope. He was pinned under the vehicle with a section of the car pressing down on his chest and severely fracturing his right leg. A doctor nearby saved his life.6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Amazon is only giving me nightmares... which Eroica recording do you prefer?5yr ⋅ MantisTobogan-MD ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Evgeny Kissin in sold-out recital on 16 May at Carnegie Hall, playing Chopin Nocturnes, Schumann PC#3, Debussy selections from Preludes & Scriabin PS#45yr ⋅ roi_des_myrmidons ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Was going through an old folder of music today and found this little gem that I wrote myself 5 years ago while preparing for grad school auditions. Younger me wasn’t dumb all the time.5yr ⋅ PlainPup ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Do you know what instrument is this? It makes a sound like water during a storm2yr ⋅ Turadh_ ⋅ r/classicalmusic
World premiere of Bruckner's original (original, and uneditted) 8th symphony I witnessed today at the Muziekgebouw Amsterdam. In my opinion much better than the 2nd and 3rd version of his symphony n°8.4yr ⋅ WodkaAap ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Delivered to a very happy client! Stand is awaiting gilding and will get it’s gold onsite when we’re back in Chicago.6yr ⋅ happylizard87 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Franz Liszt portrait used for an unrelated book cover (I chuckled when I recognized it in the store)7yr ⋅ chriswrightmusic ⋅ r/classicalmusic
I hope I get to play more concerts like this weekend with the South Bend Symphony. 3 works by black American composers.2yr ⋅ yayyemen ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Dvorak in his graduation gown upon receipt of his honorary doctorate in Cambridge, circa 1891.6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
When you hate a performance so much, that you come back to the video one month later to make the same statement5yr ⋅ 1averagepianist ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Shostakovich Symphony identification flow chart (Happy birthday Shosty!)4yr ⋅ death_ship ⋅ r/classicalmusic
100th Birthday of Bernstein Google Doodle Comparison with the ending of Mahler 26yr ⋅ BakexCake ⋅ r/classicalmusic
At the Zurich Opernhaus we (singers) have free Ricolas on stage behind the curtain!4mo ⋅ Envelki ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Cleaning house and came across this. First recording I ever bought. I think I was in 5th grade, ca. 1982. Changed my life, obviously. Still plays!5yr ⋅ ChooseTheCheezyBugle ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Bremen, Universitat, grand piano Bosendorfer, playing in 10 minutes5yr ⋅ JuanMariaSolare ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Just got this from Amazon for $36. Was disappointed to find out after I ordered that it wasn't the same Chopin complete edition that I've been listening to digitally for years. However, it's redefining a lot of his pieces for me;10mo ⋅ Alcoholic-Catholic ⋅ r/classicalmusic
the very famous New York School Composers, can you name these five?9mo ⋅ Zewen_Sensei ⋅ r/classicalmusic
This is a thing I've made, but given my limited knowledge I would like some inputs and ideas from you, so I can polish it and make it better. I could use some advice!9yr ⋅ NeokratosRed ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Dmitri Shostakovich and conductor Yevgeny Mravinsky review the score of the Twelfth Symphony (circa 1961). One year later, Mravinsky refused to conduct the premiere of the Thirteenth Symphony, causing a permanent rupture in their friendship.6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
You guys remember a post about Liszt being on the cover of „Picture of Dorian Gray” for God knows what reason? Well, there is more.5yr ⋅ mullet-dad ⋅ r/classicalmusic
In 1956, East Germany issued a pair of postage stamps with Schumann's picture against an open score that featured Schubert's music. The stamps were soon replaced by a pair featuring music written by Schumann.7yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
John Cage: I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.6yr ⋅ CimbalomGuy ⋅ r/classicalmusic
I heard this sub has a thing for bad classical album covers6yr ⋅ flying_velocinarwhal ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Sheet music found deep in the sleeve of a Varese record, likely printed in the 40s5yr ⋅ dbiel12 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
What all-nighters look like when you have your senior recital coming up...7yr ⋅ skyfly3r ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Got my 3 favorites framed. Now to just hang them up beside my piano~4yr ⋅ Wolfie4g ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Hello again r/classicalmusic again I am with a picture of a piece of art, this time around I know to give more info, the painting shows the Dutch civic guard, was made in 1533 and the lieu said on it translate to “I have my eye on a girl” or “In mijne sinn hen ik vercooren enn”5yr ⋅ JonhLawieskt ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Today's colorized composer is one for the ladies: A young, hipster-y Jean Sibelius before he went full Uncle Fester.7yr ⋅ Creedelback ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford, born September 30th, 1852 in Dublin1yr ⋅ Krokodrillo ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Igor Stravinsky and Nadia Boulanger on board a transatlantic steamer in 1937.6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Ask and you’ll receive, Rachmaninov colourised by me. Hope y’all like it! [OC]4yr ⋅ satoshigekkouga2303 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Cleveland Orchestra Chorus - historic (July 9, 1970) - Leonard Bernstein autographed Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 choral score treasure. The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus with Loma Haywood and Christa Ludwig, Leonard Bernstein, conducting, gave a matchless performance at Blossom Music Festival.4yr ⋅ steinweg ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Received this autographed photo in the mail today from 18 time Grammy Award wining cellist..... 64 year old Yo-Yo Ma3yr ⋅ I_Only_Have_One_Hand ⋅ r/classicalmusic
I recently found this cloth in my room, does anyone know what piece this is?5yr ⋅ DerSibbe ⋅ r/classicalmusic
I am totally floored by this 1960 recording! Fritz Reiner deserved to be knighted. Stunning. Amazing! My favorite? Festival of Baghdad. Just Wow!1yr ⋅ vulcan_on_earth ⋅ r/classicalmusic
It has been two years since I opened the poll ranking Haydn’s symphonies on this sub!4mo ⋅ troopie91 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
For Felix Mendelssohn's birthday, here is a representation by Hadi Karimi, based on physical evidence, that suggests what the composer may have looked like.2yr ⋅ Die_Horen ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Can anyone give me more information on this piece of music? (Info in comments)5yr ⋅ dicarbondioxide101 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
My little boy decided to scribble all over the front page of my Schonberg score. Best damn analysis I've ever seen.7yr ⋅ AntusPantus ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Pietro Mascagni, Italian opera composer and conductor was born on this day (1863)1yr ⋅ Snoo-45586 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Mozart, pictured in the center, attending a performance of his Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, in Berlin (circa 1789).6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
I cannot think of a better way to start Christmas, what are you listening to?5yr ⋅ CentralValleyGirl ⋅ r/classicalmusic
I love it when I get to the office early, I’m the only one here and can play some Scheherazade at a decent volume.6yr ⋅ Space8lues ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Rachmaninoff at his estate Ivanovka, proofing his Piano Concerto No. 3 (circa 1910)6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Most of you have probably seen this, but for those who haven’t, enjoy the notation.6yr ⋅ WolfgangTheMozart ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Jordi Savall’s bass viol during intermission at Le Concert Des Nations, Lafayette College, Easton, Pa; 23 Feb 19. Viol by Barak Norman, London 1697. Savall left it facing the audience, which was a nice touch. Incredible music!5yr ⋅ fastnexx ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Started a music prep and coil binding business. Taking all my classical scores and making them pretty!5yr ⋅ pianobuddy2000 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Hey my beautiful classical music lovers, I was roaming around a museum and stumbled upon this, can someone recognize this song?5yr ⋅ JonhLawieskt ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Can someone tell me what key signature this is? Its hurting my brain!6yr ⋅ Mackteague ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Thought I’d share this very useful chart for composition that my professor created for our class6yr ⋅ AccordingtoJP ⋅ r/classicalmusic
This performance is stunning. What are some other works i should check out?3mo ⋅ Wimpiepaarnty ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Today's colorized composer is Franz Liszt doing his best Blue Steel.7yr ⋅ Creedelback ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Kaikhosru Sorabji was born on 14 August 1892, 130 years ago. What are your favorite pieces of his?1yr ⋅ PostCom ⋅ r/classicalmusic
This is supposed to be what the beginning of an orchestral piece sounds like (it’s most likely 3/4 or 6/8); I hear it on TV all the time, but I never knew what the name of the piece was. Does anyone here know?4yr ⋅ Sass_2000 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Recently, I have been listening to many of Frederic Chopins compositions over the past couple of years or so and I adore his stuff. These are my suggestions for those wanting to listen to Chopins works but don’t know where to start. Happy listening!2yr ⋅ BladezNShadez4Lyfe ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Today's colorized composer is Sergei Rachmaninoff demonstrating that pimpin' may in fact be kind of easy.7yr ⋅ Creedelback ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Slowly getting a tattoo sleeve of the most influential composers in my life. Got Mozart most recently and have Beethoven on my shoulder. Never shared here. Thought you guys might enjoy it.5yr ⋅ Glabwog117 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
The Facebook page, Classical FM, has a quiz where you have to label the correct instrument. I got 15/16 because I correctly labeled the “xylophone” as a marimba. Silly me.5yr ⋅ notyouraveragestupid ⋅ r/classicalmusic
For today's colorized composer, we're going all the way back to 1862 with a beardless and baby-faced Brahms7yr ⋅ Creedelback ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Took a stab at colorizing a picture of Prokofiev walking around my town (Chicago) some time in 1919.7yr ⋅ Creedelback ⋅ r/classicalmusic
I'm making a skeleton string quartet t-shirt design and want to be sure they're holding the bows in the correct hand. Dear string players, please let me know if anything is incorrect to your eyes! Thank you :)1yr ⋅ _Potion_Seller ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Received a set of Shostakovich Symphony No. 12 for an upcoming performance and found this on one of the violin parts.7yr ⋅ Searingm1 ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Descending Classical Music Canon...[not accurate with some of the name placements and spellings but still funny]7yr ⋅ number9muses ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Classical Composers Linked by Popularity with Performance Artists1yr ⋅ CouchieWouchie ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Our choir is performing Bach's advent cantatas, I'm ready to perform!4yr ⋅ AbsolutistUnit ⋅ r/classicalmusic
[GIF] Martha Argerich playing Chopin. That smile! Link to the youtube video in comments.6yr ⋅ Thomas_Pizza ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Cesar Franck at the console of the organ at St. Clotilde's Basilica, a painting by Jeanne Rongier, circa 1885.6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
For today I colorized Sergei Prokofiev striking a pose in front of the fireplace, ca 19185yr ⋅ sweetbananaofhavana ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Anyone else find it really stupid that much of czerny’s orchestral works are kept unrelease?2yr ⋅ _Skuirt ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Two of my friends took this gem of a picture after a dress rehearsal8yr ⋅ wheresthecorn ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Among my favorite obscurities - Beethoven's hidden masterpiece Homage to Fatty (~1801)6yr ⋅ TottallyOffTopic ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Always wanted to learn this one since I was a kid, here goes!3yr ⋅ CartophorustheGreat ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Today's colorized composer: Bohuslav Martinu and his cat (it is unknown whether or not the cat composed anything in its lifetime)7yr ⋅ Creedelback ⋅ r/classicalmusic
Dvorak conducting at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. Watercolour by V. E. Nadherny, courtesy of the Museum of Antonin Dvorak, located in Prague.6yr ⋅ SuperBreakfast ⋅ r/classicalmusic
