Classical Star Is Back

Posted by Sarah Canice Funke Nov 10, 2007

A classical musician faces many challenges in the course of his or her career: keeping an audience's attention during performance and negotiating recording studio time crunches are two of the practical real-life challenges that contestants in the BBC's Classical Star competition must face as they strive towards the final performance.

In addition, each potential star must participate in several masterclasses covering topics in composition and performance. Learning how to dance the tango, how to walk on stage, how to sample music, and how to compose film music all teach young musicians insights on rhythms, the body, sound, and mood.

To watch clips of the challenges and masterclasses, please visit the BBC Classical Star Masterclasses website. The final three contestants will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Who will be the next Classical Star? Check out the competition and cast your vote.