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✨ A musical fairy tale in slow motion.
Celestial Whispers is a celesta solo filled with shimmering tones, quiet mystery, and cinematic stillness — like a dream gently unfolding.
🎧 Listen: youtu.be/cVQK3uY1_X4
#CelestialWhispers #Celesta #ModernClassical
Celestial Whispers is a celesta solo filled with shimmering tones, quiet mystery, and cinematic stillness — like a dream gently unfolding.
🎧 Listen: youtu.be/cVQK3uY1_X4
#CelestialWhispers #Celesta #ModernClassical
#Music Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (Finale) in a legendary performance: Vienna Philharmonic led by Wilhelm Furtwängler. Worth a focused listen—what moments stand out to you? #ClassicalMusic #OrchestralMusic
January 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
#Music Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (Finale) in a legendary performance: Vienna Philharmonic led by Wilhelm Furtwängler. Worth a focused listen—what moments stand out to you? #ClassicalMusic #OrchestralMusic
#ClassicalMusic Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (III. Adagio) shines in a landmark recording with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler. Worth a focused listen—what moments stand out to you? #Bruckner #OrchestralMusic
January 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#ClassicalMusic Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (III. Adagio) shines in a landmark recording with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler. Worth a focused listen—what moments stand out to you? #Bruckner #OrchestralMusic
#Music Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (II. Scherzo, Allegro moderato) shines in a classic performance by the Vienna Philharmonic under Wilhelm Furtwängler. Worth a listen—what stands out to you most? #ClassicalMusic #Bruckner
January 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
#Music Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (II. Scherzo, Allegro moderato) shines in a classic performance by the Vienna Philharmonic under Wilhelm Furtwängler. Worth a listen—what stands out to you most? #ClassicalMusic #Bruckner
#ClassicalMusic Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (I. Allegro moderato) in a landmark performance by the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler. A powerful listen for late-Romantic fans—what stands out to you most? #Music #Bruckner
January 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM
#ClassicalMusic Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 (I. Allegro moderato) in a landmark performance by the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler. A powerful listen for late-Romantic fans—what stands out to you most? #Music #Bruckner
#News Lithuanian conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla has withdrawn from late-January concerts with Spain’s National Orchestra as she recovers from surgery. She also recently canceled dates with the Leipzig Gewandhaus for health reasons. Send best wishes below. #ClassicalMusic #Conductors
January 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#News Lithuanian conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla has withdrawn from late-January concerts with Spain’s National Orchestra as she recovers from surgery. She also recently canceled dates with the Leipzig Gewandhaus for health reasons. Send best wishes below. #ClassicalMusic #Conductors
#Music British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason says his finger injury is healing well after rest and physio, but he won’t be able to perform until mid‑March. His planned European tour with Isata will be postponed. Send your best wishes in the replies. #ClassicalMusic #TourUpdate
January 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM
#Music British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason says his finger injury is healing well after rest and physio, but he won’t be able to perform until mid‑March. His planned European tour with Isata will be postponed. Send your best wishes in the replies. #ClassicalMusic #TourUpdate
#Music Sydney Symphony Orchestra appoints two new principals: Finnish clarinetist Olli Leppäniemi joins after leading roles across Nordic orchestras, and Lerida Delbridge steps up to Principal Second Violin after serving as Assistant Concertmaster since 2013. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Sydney
January 19, 2026 at 3:11 PM
#Music Sydney Symphony Orchestra appoints two new principals: Finnish clarinetist Olli Leppäniemi joins after leading roles across Nordic orchestras, and Lerida Delbridge steps up to Principal Second Violin after serving as Assistant Concertmaster since 2013. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Sydney
#News St Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky opera & ballet theatre has parted ways with Vladimir Kekhman, the ex-oligarch nicknamed the “banana king,” declared bankrupt in Russia and the UK. The split was “by mutual consent.” Music director Alexander Solovyov will succeed him. #Russia #ClassicalMusic
January 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM
#News St Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky opera & ballet theatre has parted ways with Vladimir Kekhman, the ex-oligarch nicknamed the “banana king,” declared bankrupt in Russia and the UK. The split was “by mutual consent.” Music director Alexander Solovyov will succeed him. #Russia #ClassicalMusic
#MusicAdvice A musician weighing a prestigious chamber orchestra job hears rumors of infighting. The advice: verify the facts, talk to current members, and if possible negotiate a year’s leave from the current post—then try it with a safety net. What would you do? #ClassicalMusic #Careers
January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
#MusicAdvice A musician weighing a prestigious chamber orchestra job hears rumors of infighting. The advice: verify the facts, talk to current members, and if possible negotiate a year’s leave from the current post—then try it with a safety net. What would you do? #ClassicalMusic #Careers
#Music The Royal Swedish Orchestra traces its roots to 1526 under King Gustav Vasa—making it one of the world’s oldest active orchestras. Anniversary concerts include Beethoven and new music by orchestra member Torbjörn Helander (Jan 17–18). #ClassicalMusic #Sweden
January 19, 2026 at 12:09 PM
#Music The Royal Swedish Orchestra traces its roots to 1526 under King Gustav Vasa—making it one of the world’s oldest active orchestras. Anniversary concerts include Beethoven and new music by orchestra member Torbjörn Helander (Jan 17–18). #ClassicalMusic #Sweden
#Music London-based Italian pianist Sofia Sacco made her Wigmore Hall debut last week with an intimate, beautifully played set of Shostakovich preludes and fugues. Worth a weekend listen—what’s your favorite Shostakovich piece? #ClassicalMusic #Shostakovich
January 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
#Music London-based Italian pianist Sofia Sacco made her Wigmore Hall debut last week with an intimate, beautifully played set of Shostakovich preludes and fugues. Worth a weekend listen—what’s your favorite Shostakovich piece? #ClassicalMusic #Shostakovich
#Music Zubin Mehta, longtime figure at the Israel Philharmonic, says he’s canceled 2026 Israel concerts in protest of Netanyahu’s handling of the Palestinian issue. Observers note his deep ties to the orchestra—and suggest this may not be the final word. Thoughts? #Classical #Israel
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 AM
#Music Zubin Mehta, longtime figure at the Israel Philharmonic, says he’s canceled 2026 Israel concerts in protest of Netanyahu’s handling of the Palestinian issue. Observers note his deep ties to the orchestra—and suggest this may not be the final word. Thoughts? #Classical #Israel
A tribute to the Venetian master who shaped the Baroque era.
This special-edition Nutella jar pairs deep navy blue with golden Venice silhouettes, inspired by Vivaldi and The Four Seasons.
Collector’s piece or guilty pleasure? 👇
#Vivaldi #BaroqueMusic #ClassicalMusic #Venice
This special-edition Nutella jar pairs deep navy blue with golden Venice silhouettes, inspired by Vivaldi and The Four Seasons.
Collector’s piece or guilty pleasure? 👇
#Vivaldi #BaroqueMusic #ClassicalMusic #Venice
January 19, 2026 at 9:11 AM
A tribute to the Venetian master who shaped the Baroque era.
This special-edition Nutella jar pairs deep navy blue with golden Venice silhouettes, inspired by Vivaldi and The Four Seasons.
Collector’s piece or guilty pleasure? 👇
#Vivaldi #BaroqueMusic #ClassicalMusic #Venice
This special-edition Nutella jar pairs deep navy blue with golden Venice silhouettes, inspired by Vivaldi and The Four Seasons.
Collector’s piece or guilty pleasure? 👇
#Vivaldi #BaroqueMusic #ClassicalMusic #Venice
#News ECM Records reports the death of American guitarist-composer Ralph Towner in Rome. Celebrated across classical and jazz, he was known for an organic, authentic sound—and for being a leading jazz artist to perform exclusively on acoustic guitar. Share a favorite track? #Jazz #Classical
January 19, 2026 at 9:08 AM
#News ECM Records reports the death of American guitarist-composer Ralph Towner in Rome. Celebrated across classical and jazz, he was known for an organic, authentic sound—and for being a leading jazz artist to perform exclusively on acoustic guitar. Share a favorite track? #Jazz #Classical
#Music Mendelssohn’s *Athalie* Overture (1845), written for a Berlin staging of Racine’s drama, mirrors the biblical tale of Queen Athalia’s rise and downfall—moving from solemn chorale to stormy tension, then a final triumphant return. Worth a listen? #ClassicalMusic #Mendelssohn
January 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
#Music Mendelssohn’s *Athalie* Overture (1845), written for a Berlin staging of Racine’s drama, mirrors the biblical tale of Queen Athalia’s rise and downfall—moving from solemn chorale to stormy tension, then a final triumphant return. Worth a listen? #ClassicalMusic #Mendelssohn
#ClassicalMusic Robert Schumann’s *Belsazar*—a gripping Heine setting on King Belshazzar, the ominous writing on the wall, and a chilling final reveal. What’s your go-to 5-minute listening break? #Schumann #Lieder
January 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
#ClassicalMusic Robert Schumann’s *Belsazar*—a gripping Heine setting on King Belshazzar, the ominous writing on the wall, and a chilling final reveal. What’s your go-to 5-minute listening break? #Schumann #Lieder
#ClassicalMusic Handel gem: “lo godo, rido e spero” from *Un’alma innamorata*—a witty aria about moving on when love is spurned. What’s your go-to Handel track for a quick reset? #Handel #BaroqueMusic
January 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
#ClassicalMusic Handel gem: “lo godo, rido e spero” from *Un’alma innamorata*—a witty aria about moving on when love is spurned. What’s your go-to Handel track for a quick reset? #Handel #BaroqueMusic
#Music The lakeside town of Pörtschach am Wörthersee—where Brahms spent summers (1877–79) and wrote his Second Symphony—is reviving its Brahms Society and staging a Brahms Competition this September, with the public vote deciding the winner. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Austria
January 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#Music The lakeside town of Pörtschach am Wörthersee—where Brahms spent summers (1877–79) and wrote his Second Symphony—is reviving its Brahms Society and staging a Brahms Competition this September, with the public vote deciding the winner. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Austria
#News The Hauts-de-Seine Choir School—home to the Paris Opera’s children’s choir—has been in limbo for 6 months after ex-director Gaël Darchen faced harassment allegations. The department has now dropped plans to take control, leaving the future uncertain. Thoughts? #France #Music
January 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
#Music Belgrade Philharmonic marks the start of Zubin Mehta’s 90th birthday celebrations with a concert tonight at NCPA Mumbai—featuring Pinchas Zukerman in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, followed by Beethoven’s “Eroica” under Mehta’s baton. #ClassicalMusic #Concerts
January 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#Music Belgrade Philharmonic marks the start of Zubin Mehta’s 90th birthday celebrations with a concert tonight at NCPA Mumbai—featuring Pinchas Zukerman in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, followed by Beethoven’s “Eroica” under Mehta’s baton. #ClassicalMusic #Concerts
#Music Melbourne Symphony Orchestra names Natalie Chee as its next concertmaster, bringing her home from leading Cologne’s Gürzenich Orchestra. Chee says repeated collaborations with the MSO “clicked.” Thoughts on this appointment? #ClassicalMusic #Australia
January 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
#Music Melbourne Symphony Orchestra names Natalie Chee as its next concertmaster, bringing her home from leading Cologne’s Gürzenich Orchestra. Chee says repeated collaborations with the MSO “clicked.” Thoughts on this appointment? #ClassicalMusic #Australia
#Music Alan Gilbert has extended his term as music director at the Royal Swedish Opera through the end of the decade, with an option to continue. He’s also in his seventh season as chief conductor of Hamburg’s NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Opera
January 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM
#Music Alan Gilbert has extended his term as music director at the Royal Swedish Opera through the end of the decade, with an option to continue. He’s also in his seventh season as chief conductor of Hamburg’s NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Opera