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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 4h

Today we mark the 129th anniversary of Anton Bruckner’s passing. His symphonies feel cathedral-sized, from the “Romantic” 4th to the hauntingly unfinished 9th, grand, slow-building and unforgettable. Which Bruckner symphony is your favourite?

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday to Giuseppe Verdi, a father of grand opera, born on this day in 1813. In his 30s, Verdi lost his wife and children and nearly gave up composing, until theatre manager Bartolomeo Merelli persuaded him to take on a new libretto, which became Nabucco, his first great success.

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Would you agree that “time is the best of critics, and patience the best of teachers”?

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 4d

Happy birthday to Yo-Yo Ma, born on this day in 1955. One of the best cellists of his generation, he’s known for his soulful interpretations of Bach and his boundary-crossing Silkroad Project.
Which piece of his could you listen to on repeat?

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 6d

Known for his larger-than-life music and... appetite! How many courses could you keep up with?

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know…

Mozart was just one centimetre taller than Napoleon?

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 10d

Would you agree that “failure is the most important part of an artist's training”?

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 15d

80 years have passed, but Bela Bartók’s music still shakes the soul. From folk-inspired rhythms to bold, innovative harmonies, he pushed classical music in bold new directions. Which Bartók piece do you return to most often?

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 16d

Happy birthday to legendary British conductor Sir Colin Davis! Did you know he started out studying clarinet but couldn’t join the conducting class because he lacked piano skills? Instead, he founded his own ensemble, the Kalmar Orchestra.

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 16d

Happy birthday to Dmitri Shostakovich, born on this day in 1906! Seems like the perfect day to put his First Symphony on repeat. What’s your favourite piece of his?

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 18d

“Study Bach. There you will find everything.” 😇

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 19d

Arnold Schoenberg feared 13… then died on Friday the 13th, at 76 (7+6=13). Talk about an unlucky trilogy.

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 20d

Happy birthday to Gustav Holst, born on this day in 1874. Did you know he was a trombonist before becoming a composer, studied Sanskrit, and was a non-drinker and vegetarian?

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 22d

Ever wonder how to impress others with your guitar skills? Alexandra Whittingham has a short guide you never knew you needed!
Stay tuned for her upcoming release, Letters from Paris, on October 3rd!

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 23d

Did you know...

Dvořák struggled with agoraphobia and was often afraid to go out alone?

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · 24d

Our "imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art.” 🥹

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy birthday to Antonín Dvořák, a celebrated Czech composer, born on this day in 1841! He is known for blending classical music with folk influences and creating masterpieces like “New World Symphony” and the opera “Rusalka.” Which of his works is your favourite?

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Sep 8

A renowned German conductor, Christoph von Dohnányi, a true visionary, passed away just two days before his 96th birthday. Known for his exceptional precision, profound musical insight, and decades of leadership with major orchestras, he leaves a lasting legacy in the world of classical music.

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Sep 7

When your assignment was due yesterday, unwind with the perfect album. Listen more and stress less with IDAGIO Premium. Now’s the time to join for 50% off for students.

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Sep 6

Liszt didn’t just perform. He hypnotised the audience, and his recitals sparked total frenzy. Fans cheered during the performance, threw flowers on stage, and even fainted from excitement. The German poet Heinrich Heine called this phenomenon “Lisztomania.”

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Sep 5

Top 12 new releases with @tenorkaufmann, @pjarvi, @maxrichtermusic, and more are here! With which album will you start your weekend?

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Aug 31

Happy birthday to Itzhak Perlman, a world-famous Israeli-American violinist and 16-time GRAMMY Award winner, born on this day in 1945. What wishes would you send his way?

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Aug 29

The best new releases are all right here, handpicked by our editors and ready to be discovered. Which album will you play first?

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IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Aug 28

All the forces of nature come alive in Richard Blackford’s powerful new Cello Concerto. Written for Alisa Weilerstein and the Czech Philharmonic under Tomáš Netopil, the piece reflects on climate catastrophe and the resilience of humanity.

Video credit: Czellor Films Producer: Jakub Mayer

IDAGIO @idagioofficial.bsky.social · Aug 27

Love. Loss. Drama.
Joyce DiDonato leads as Dido, with Michael Spyres as Aeneas.
Fatma Said and Beth Taylor join a stellar cast, accompanied by Il Pomo d’Oro under Maxim Emelyanychev. This new release is one you simply cannot miss! Have you listened to it yet?

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