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Getting better at the flute takes dedication. Learning how develop the agility of the fingers and controlling that power between them and the brain takes perseverance.

From Bach to Bartok, many composers have written concert pieces especially to train technique. Debussy's set of Études fits into that tradition with playful whimsy.

A brief look at the life and career of Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer who, later in life, took holy orders in the Roman Catholic Church.

Although the name Chopin is undeniably French, the composer considered himself Polish, as Poland was his country of birth. This nationalism is reflected in Chopin's comp

Advice from a professional server in choosing a wine from a restaurant wine list.

A brief look at the life and career of the piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk, who was one of the leading pianists of his time.

French pianist Hélène Grimaud may be known for her bold, powerful style, but she is also known for her love of wolves.

A look at the early life and career of the great Hungarian musician Franz Liszt and his contributions to the world of music.

An introduction to a largely-forgotten people, the Sogdians, who established trading posts from Merv to Korea and who administered empires.

The murderers' chosen craft infused their crimes and brought out the best in the deceptively unsophisticated Detective Columbo.

Visitors limited to an afternoon or evening at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris can still get a feel for the amazing collection housed there by focusing on the highlights.

Treatment of pain does not have to mean just pills and physiotherapy. Topical medications can also be helpful for muscle aches, arthritis, myofascial pain and neuropathy.

Leon Fleisher is a top pianist, and many of the next generation of classical pianists have studied with him. But he wasn't always able to play with 2 hands.

Dynamics is more than playing loud and soft. Crescendos and diminuendos are the emotions evoked in the sheet music. Here are tips on how to convey and control dynamics.

A brief look at the life and career of Cecile Chaminade, French pianist and composer whose "Scarf Dance" sold thousands of copies and was widely played.

Good tone starts with continuous and steady airflow to the instrument. Breathing practices and using a tuner will improve intonation and create a round and rich sound.

Research has shown how good sight-readers are successful, but how should we be teaching these skills to music students?

Lucien Lelong was a French fashion designer whose beautiful clothes inspired society women of the twenties and thirties.

A look at the latest rankings of private and public high schools in Montreal

Life and works of Robert Schumann, a poetic composer whose works relate to literature - poems, novels and plays.

Commissioned by Ireland's Abbey Theatre, Seamus Heaney translates Sophocles' 5th Century B.C.E. play Antigone into a timeless commentary on individual rights vs. security

These three pianists were in the forefront on the concert stage of their time, and contributed much to the world of music through performing and in one case composing.

A wedding can be made to be truly memorable by spending a small amount of time planning the music. Like a great speech, great music will be remembered for a long time.

Oh Canada! was composed in 1880 in haste as a national song for an event, the lyrics written in French only. The poetic English lyrics were written twenty years later.

The Historical Park of Guayaquil is like stepping into a novel of García Márquez proportions, exuding a magical realism of Guayaquil's past.

Guitar Hero is a new phenomenon in the rhythm genre. But what is it that makes it so great?

Different amounts of practice time are required to learn piano at various ages and levels. Recommendations also depend on the student's ambition and repertoire.

Canada's first Prime Minister born in the twentieth century, Pierre Elliott Trudeau did much for his country, guiding it through the Cold War.

Despite William the Conqueror's determination to invade England, he would not have had a sizable army or psycological advantage at Hastings without the help of the Pope.

Music can raise powerful emotions in everyone. Why is it then that people seem to love songs which are based upon sadness and tragedy?