Classical Music Aids Health and Development
March 18, 2018
Music therapy has been researched in several clinical areas over the past 40 years, with many studies showing that classical music has a very positive effect on human health.
The Symphony Orchestra That Touches the Human Heart
October 11, 2017
Based in New York, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is comprised of outstanding musicians from various countries. It is part of Shen Yun Performing Arts, and accompanies its dance company on its world tour.
Flutist Wins the Hearts of Her Audience
September 21, 2017
During my recent trip to Chicago, I attended a special noonday concert sponsored by the Musician’s Club of Women at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Friday, September 1, 2017.
This 5-Year-Old Boy Plays Piano Like a Professional
April 21, 2017
It is hard to imagine that the fluent piano music in the video above comes from a boy’s hands — and he is only 5 years old! Evan was born in California, U.S.A.
When 7-year-old Yo-Yo Ma Performed for the U.S. President
March 29, 2017
Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma has performed for several decades, produced 75 albums, and won more than 15 Grammy Awards. This musical genius, at the early age of 7, performed for U.S. President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline.…
Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Profile: Violinist Fiona Zheng
February 12, 2017
Fiona Zheng is a violinist with the New York-based Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra. Zheng was born in China and began playing the violin when she was 5 years old.
Flash Mob Performance at Hong Kong Airport Delights Travelers
December 9, 2016
There’s one thing about classical music: It is far better to see it performed than to hear it performed. While this is true for just about all kinds of music, the multi-layered nature of classical music makes it even more…
Celebrating 10 Years of Shen Yun Performing Arts
November 29, 2016
Shen Yun Performing Arts, which presents colorful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music, has turned 10 this year. To celebrate, they have released a commemorative video.
Child Prodigy Gets Compared to Mozart — Her Response Is Pure Gold
July 25, 2016
Alma Deutscher started playing piano at two and violin at three. By the age of six, she had composed her own piano sonata, and her first opera by seven. At nine, she wrote a concerto for violin and orchestra. The young musician…
‘Refreshing and Amazing,’ Taiwan Mayors Recommend Everyone See Shen Yun
April 1, 2016
The Shen Yun performing arts is a revival of 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Through dance and music heavenly realms, ancient legends, and heroic tales are told. Accompanying them is a unique orchestra, which blends eastern and western instruments.
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Classical Music Aids Health and Development
March 18, 2018
Music therapy has been researched in several clinical areas over the past 40 years, with many studies showing that classical music has a very positive effect on human health.
The Symphony Orchestra That Touches the Human Heart
October 11, 2017
Based in New York, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is comprised of outstanding musicians from various countries. It is part of Shen Yun Performing Arts, and accompanies its dance company on its world…
Flutist Wins the Hearts of Her Audience
September 21, 2017
During my recent trip to Chicago, I attended a special noonday concert sponsored by the Musician’s Club of Women at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Friday, September 1, 2017.
This 5-Year-Old Boy Plays Piano Like a Professional
April 21, 2017
It is hard to imagine that the fluent piano music in the video above comes from a boy’s hands — and he is only 5 years old! Evan was born in…
When 7-year-old Yo-Yo Ma Performed for the U.S. President
March 29, 2017
Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma has performed for several decades, produced 75 albums, and won more than 15 Grammy Awards. This musical genius, at the early age of 7, performed…
Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Profile: Violinist Fiona Zheng
February 12, 2017
Fiona Zheng is a violinist with the New York-based Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra. Zheng was born in China and began playing the violin when she was 5 years old.
Flash Mob Performance at Hong Kong Airport Delights Travelers
December 9, 2016
There’s one thing about classical music: It is far better to see it performed than to hear it performed. While this is true for just about all kinds of music,…
Celebrating 10 Years of Shen Yun Performing Arts
November 29, 2016
Shen Yun Performing Arts, which presents colorful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music, has turned 10 this year. To celebrate, they have released a commemorative video.
Child Prodigy Gets Compared to Mozart — Her Response Is Pure Gold
July 25, 2016
Alma Deutscher started playing piano at two and violin at three. By the age of six, she had composed her own piano sonata, and her first opera by seven. At nine,…
‘Refreshing and Amazing,’ Taiwan Mayors Recommend Everyone See Shen Yun
April 1, 2016
The Shen Yun performing arts is a revival of 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Through dance and music heavenly realms, ancient legends, and heroic tales are told. Accompanying them is…
Nourish Your Soul With Shen Yun Performing Arts
January 29, 2016
Shen Yun is the top Classical Chinese dance and music show touring the world.
Max Richter’s 8-Hour Lullaby Meant to Put You to Sleep
July 21, 2015
Acclaimed German-born British composer Max Richter has written an 8-hour lullaby intended to put the listener to sleep.
You Will Not Recover After Hearing This 9-Year-Old Sing Opera
March 19, 2015
To be so young and bring an audience like this to tears. It’s unbelievable.
Relax, Open Your Ears, and Listen to Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2
March 6, 2015
Classical music just has this effect on me. I feel like I’m on another planet, in another plane, drifting out there, where no one can find me.
Listen to This Trio Play Beethoven and Refresh Your Weary, Aching Mind
February 17, 2015
Piano, cello, and clarinet play Beethoven’s Opus 11 Gassenhauer Trio. This group of musicians really give life to the piece the German composer wrote in 1797.
This Little Girl Can Make Time Stand Still, Her Harp Playing Is Divine
January 15, 2015
According The Sydney Morning Herald, music teacher Olga Shevelevich watched as then 5-year-old Alisa sat behind a harp and played a piece that she had just taught her…it was the…
An Even Colder Spin on the ‘Frozen’ Hit Song ‘Let It Go’
December 19, 2014
Frozen‘s hit song Let It Go, about an ice queen, or ice princess or something, gets performed on what looks like an actual ice glacier, rather than an animated ice…
Listen to a Unique Cello Rendition of Sting’s ‘Shape of My Heart’
December 15, 2014
Isn’t this a great version of this Sting song? The guys from 2CELLOS show us anything can make good classical music.
Brass Music Like This Always Brings Out the Sounds of Christmas
December 15, 2014
Perhaps the most well known brass quintet in existence, Canadian Brass just released this video of a Christmas time brass band work they performed a few years ago.
Spicy Orchestra Chokes Down Chili Peppers While Playing Instruments
December 5, 2014
Are the flames shooting from their mouths the reason this performance is so good? They fire up their playing and invigorate Tango Jalousie with that hot, habanero flavor.
