Inside the score Classical Music on Ice: The Soundtrack of Olympic Figure Skating As the world’s best skaters compete for the gold in Milan, we explore the role classical music plays in bringing their artistry to life. View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 13min read
Inside the score From Holst to Hogwarts: Music of the Harry Potter Film Series For twenty-five years the blockbuster Harry Potter film series has cast its spell over audiences worldwide. Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore called music “A magic… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 23min read
Inside the score Bach’s Six Cello Suites Bach’s Six Cello Suites have challenged performers and captivated listeners for 300 years — here’s how to listen deeply to their dance forms, emotional breadth, and enduring interpretive questions. View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 21min read
Inside the score “But is it Classical?” Shining a Light on Rosalía’s LUX LUX, the classical-infused album from Spanish pop star Rosalía, has dominated the musical landscape since its release in November. But do these lush orchestrations, fierce choral… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 16min read
Inside the score Cracking The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has long cemented itself as a Christmastime staple. The ballet’s fantastic candy set pieces, elaborate dances, and iconic tunes are a… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 13min read
Inside the score Beethoven’s Deafness: Myth, Reality, and Perception Two centuries after his death, Ludwig van Beethoven remains one of the pillars of classical music. Despite progressive hearing loss he continued to make music, creating some of… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 15min read
Inside the score What to Listen to After The Lord of the Rings Soundtrack Nearly twenty-five years after its premiere, The Lord of the Rings film trilogy remains a cultural touchstone. While breathtaking scenery and dazzling special effects… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 22min read
Inside the score The Spookiest Melody of Them All: Dies Irae With its enduring connotations of death, the melody of the Dies irae wends its way through some of the greatest works of classical music.… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 14min read
Inside the score Opera’s Greatest Villains For more than four centuries, opera has captivated audiences with a combination of stirring music, dazzling sets and costumes, and gripping drama. From ancient Rome to Catfish Row,… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 13min read
