The Classical Music Ecosphere
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Editor of Stories from the Classical Music Ecosphere on Medium. Coming soon: In Bach We Trust — a Substack on the business of classical music. https://medium.com/the-classical-music-ecosphere
“When people come to play music as they do to play bridge, civilization will have taken the longest stride forward since the beginning of time.”
—Jascha Heifetz
#violin #orchestra #conductor #classicalmusic #savetheworld
—Jascha Heifetz
#violin #orchestra #conductor #classicalmusic #savetheworld
July 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM
“When people come to play music as they do to play bridge, civilization will have taken the longest stride forward since the beginning of time.”
—Jascha Heifetz
#violin #orchestra #conductor #classicalmusic #savetheworld
—Jascha Heifetz
#violin #orchestra #conductor #classicalmusic #savetheworld
We knew Spotify was a danger to music — gutting a fragile economy with its greed-based platform.
Now CEO Daniel Ek is chairman of Helsing, a deadly AI war machine he invested $700M in — money made off subscribers and artists.
Are you still listening to Spotify?
Now CEO Daniel Ek is chairman of Helsing, a deadly AI war machine he invested $700M in — money made off subscribers and artists.
Are you still listening to Spotify?
July 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
We knew Spotify was a danger to music — gutting a fragile economy with its greed-based platform.
Now CEO Daniel Ek is chairman of Helsing, a deadly AI war machine he invested $700M in — money made off subscribers and artists.
Are you still listening to Spotify?
Now CEO Daniel Ek is chairman of Helsing, a deadly AI war machine he invested $700M in — money made off subscribers and artists.
Are you still listening to Spotify?
From the Humans of Classical Music series “Listening at the Bottom of the Sea.” A favorite interview with violinist and naturalist Daniele Orlando.
On Medium: medium.com/humans-of-cl...
#violin #deepsea #fishfood #classicalmusic #breathingexercises #listening #humansofclassicalmusic
On Medium: medium.com/humans-of-cl...
#violin #deepsea #fishfood #classicalmusic #breathingexercises #listening #humansofclassicalmusic
July 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
From the Humans of Classical Music series “Listening at the Bottom of the Sea.” A favorite interview with violinist and naturalist Daniele Orlando.
On Medium: medium.com/humans-of-cl...
#violin #deepsea #fishfood #classicalmusic #breathingexercises #listening #humansofclassicalmusic
On Medium: medium.com/humans-of-cl...
#violin #deepsea #fishfood #classicalmusic #breathingexercises #listening #humansofclassicalmusic
From “The Lost Art of Listening.” Now on Medium:
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#audiophile #reeltoreel #classicalmusic #quadrophonic #streaming #earbuds #LP
medium.com/the-classica...
#audiophile #reeltoreel #classicalmusic #quadrophonic #streaming #earbuds #LP
July 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
From “The Lost Art of Listening.” Now on Medium:
medium.com/the-classica...
#audiophile #reeltoreel #classicalmusic #quadrophonic #streaming #earbuds #LP
medium.com/the-classica...
#audiophile #reeltoreel #classicalmusic #quadrophonic #streaming #earbuds #LP
Be the change and promote diversity in classical music! Classical music is now a diversity university! The future of classical music is in its diversity! Take it to the streets!
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MozartWear is part of the movement for positive change in the world.
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June 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Be the change and promote diversity in classical music! Classical music is now a diversity university! The future of classical music is in its diversity! Take it to the streets!
MozartWear is part of the movement for positive change in the world.
Who will you wear today?
Link to store in bio.
MozartWear is part of the movement for positive change in the world.
Who will you wear today?
Link to store in bio.
Excerpt from “A Little Night Drama,” interview with Frank Almond, in Issue 01 of Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere.
Download the magazine app, free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
#violin #classicalmusic #milwaukee #stradivarius #juilliard
Download the magazine app, free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
#violin #classicalmusic #milwaukee #stradivarius #juilliard
June 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Excerpt from “A Little Night Drama,” interview with Frank Almond, in Issue 01 of Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere.
Download the magazine app, free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
#violin #classicalmusic #milwaukee #stradivarius #juilliard
Download the magazine app, free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
#violin #classicalmusic #milwaukee #stradivarius #juilliard
Stravinsky defined a new time—literally—with his shifting sense of motion and modalities. This week, we celebrate his birthday. Even in this new century, we still hold his music as a door that leads us forward into a future of possibilities.
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Who will you wear today?
MozartWear - link in bio.
June 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Stravinsky defined a new time—literally—with his shifting sense of motion and modalities. This week, we celebrate his birthday. Even in this new century, we still hold his music as a door that leads us forward into a future of possibilities.
Who will you wear today?
MozartWear - link in bio.
Who will you wear today?
MozartWear - link in bio.
Download the magazine app - link in bio. Be inspired.
June 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Download the magazine app - link in bio. Be inspired.
Read the inspiring cover story “Saving the World, One Orchestra at a Time,” interview with Federico Gad Crema, in Issue 01 of Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere.
Links in bio.
Links in bio.
June 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Read the inspiring cover story “Saving the World, One Orchestra at a Time,” interview with Federico Gad Crema, in Issue 01 of Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere.
Links in bio.
Links in bio.
Read the surprising story free in Mozart — the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Links to the Apple & Google Apps are in the bio.
Be empowered. Be inspired. It’s your field.
Get the whole story. The truth matters.
Like & share. Support independent voices in classical music.
Be empowered. Be inspired. It’s your field.
Get the whole story. The truth matters.
Like & share. Support independent voices in classical music.
June 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Read the surprising story free in Mozart — the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Links to the Apple & Google Apps are in the bio.
Be empowered. Be inspired. It’s your field.
Get the whole story. The truth matters.
Like & share. Support independent voices in classical music.
Be empowered. Be inspired. It’s your field.
Get the whole story. The truth matters.
Like & share. Support independent voices in classical music.
Read “Saving the World, One Orchestra at a Time,” interview with Federico Gad Crema. It’s in Issue 01 of Mozart—the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Free on the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
Please like & share. Support independent voices in classical music. Thx
Please like & share. Support independent voices in classical music. Thx
June 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Read “Saving the World, One Orchestra at a Time,” interview with Federico Gad Crema. It’s in Issue 01 of Mozart—the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Free on the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
Please like & share. Support independent voices in classical music. Thx
Please like & share. Support independent voices in classical music. Thx
Mozart Magazine index, web view. Get Issue 01 free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
Cheers!
#future #futuremusic #classicalmusic #orchestra #conductor #violin #piano #opera #composer #recording #spotify #apple #recordproducer #photographer #cello #recipe
Cheers!
#future #futuremusic #classicalmusic #orchestra #conductor #violin #piano #opera #composer #recording #spotify #apple #recordproducer #photographer #cello #recipe
June 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Mozart Magazine index, web view. Get Issue 01 free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
Cheers!
#future #futuremusic #classicalmusic #orchestra #conductor #violin #piano #opera #composer #recording #spotify #apple #recordproducer #photographer #cello #recipe
Cheers!
#future #futuremusic #classicalmusic #orchestra #conductor #violin #piano #opera #composer #recording #spotify #apple #recordproducer #photographer #cello #recipe
Read “In Tune with the Times,” interview with Etienne Abelin in Issue 01 of Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Available free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
Support independent voices in classical music. Every like & share makes a difference. Thx
Support independent voices in classical music. Every like & share makes a difference. Thx
June 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Read “In Tune with the Times,” interview with Etienne Abelin in Issue 01 of Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Available free from the Apple & Google App stores. Links in bio.
Support independent voices in classical music. Every like & share makes a difference. Thx
Support independent voices in classical music. Every like & share makes a difference. Thx
Why classical music has gone from 5% of the business to less than 1% over the past 50+ years has a lot to do with the receding tide of arts education. This is true even in Europe, and only countered by what we see in Asia. Read the article “Pianos Anyone?” Free - link in bio.
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June 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Why classical music has gone from 5% of the business to less than 1% over the past 50+ years has a lot to do with the receding tide of arts education. This is true even in Europe, and only countered by what we see in Asia. Read the article “Pianos Anyone?” Free - link in bio.
Please like & share.
Please like & share.
Lots to unpack here, but it's a start!
Mozart Magazine is here!
Links to the free magazine in the Google and Apple app stores in bio.
Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Get it today!
Cheers!
Mozart Magazine is here!
Links to the free magazine in the Google and Apple app stores in bio.
Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Get it today!
Cheers!
June 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Lots to unpack here, but it's a start!
Mozart Magazine is here!
Links to the free magazine in the Google and Apple app stores in bio.
Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Get it today!
Cheers!
Mozart Magazine is here!
Links to the free magazine in the Google and Apple app stores in bio.
Mozart - the magazine for everyone in the classical music ecosphere. Get it today!
Cheers!
Professional photo-bomber Jeffrey Curnow is at it again. This time snacking with Sibelius. Guys who like chips.
January 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Professional photo-bomber Jeffrey Curnow is at it again. This time snacking with Sibelius. Guys who like chips.
What goes into a world class recording? Inquiring minds want to know! We discuss with producer extraordinaire Michael Fine in the upcoming issue of the new Mozart Magazine.
From the archives, Alessandro Deljavan playing the complete Mephisto-available on all platforms. Enjoy!!
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From the archives, Alessandro Deljavan playing the complete Mephisto-available on all platforms. Enjoy!!
vimeo.com/246684351
Liszt Mephisto Waltz No. 1 rehearsal clip - Alessandro Deljavan at Tippet Rise
Alessandro Deljavan at Tippet Rise
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January 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
What goes into a world class recording? Inquiring minds want to know! We discuss with producer extraordinaire Michael Fine in the upcoming issue of the new Mozart Magazine.
From the archives, Alessandro Deljavan playing the complete Mephisto-available on all platforms. Enjoy!!
vimeo.com/246684351
From the archives, Alessandro Deljavan playing the complete Mephisto-available on all platforms. Enjoy!!
vimeo.com/246684351
Happy 153 Scriabin!
Scriabin’s dream was to synthesize the musical and mystical into one divine experience. He transcended his craft with the power of chromaticism—a glimpse of his unique vision.
This remarkable performance by Alessandro Deljavan - rare and phenomenal—enjoy!!
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Scriabin Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 - Alessandro Deljavan
Alessandro Deljavan, piano
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January 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Happy 153 Scriabin!
Scriabin’s dream was to synthesize the musical and mystical into one divine experience. He transcended his craft with the power of chromaticism—a glimpse of his unique vision.
This remarkable performance by Alessandro Deljavan - rare and phenomenal—enjoy!!
vimeo.com/130001026
People News: Beethoven Obsession
Bruckner was present when Beethoven's body was exhumed. When officials opened the coffin, Bruckner grabbed Beethoven's skull, held it, and kissed it. He was then forcibly removed.
Happy 254 - and still going strong!
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Bruckner was present when Beethoven's body was exhumed. When officials opened the coffin, Bruckner grabbed Beethoven's skull, held it, and kissed it. He was then forcibly removed.
Happy 254 - and still going strong!
mozart-wear.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:29 AM
People News: Beethoven Obsession
Bruckner was present when Beethoven's body was exhumed. When officials opened the coffin, Bruckner grabbed Beethoven's skull, held it, and kissed it. He was then forcibly removed.
Happy 254 - and still going strong!
mozart-wear.com
Bruckner was present when Beethoven's body was exhumed. When officials opened the coffin, Bruckner grabbed Beethoven's skull, held it, and kissed it. He was then forcibly removed.
Happy 254 - and still going strong!
mozart-wear.com
In 1805, when Beethoven was writing the Appassionata, The Industrial Revolution was well underway in Great Britain and Germany, while Austria was making a treaty with Napoleon. This work is a lasting testament of that world as seen through the lens of Beethoven. Happy 254!
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Beethoven Piano Sonata "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto - finale clip - Alessandro Deljavan
Alessandro Deljavan
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December 16, 2024 at 8:47 AM
In 1805, when Beethoven was writing the Appassionata, The Industrial Revolution was well underway in Great Britain and Germany, while Austria was making a treaty with Napoleon. This work is a lasting testament of that world as seen through the lens of Beethoven. Happy 254!
vimeo.com/304193794
More fun facts for Beethoven’s Birthday Week!
The story goes that when Beethoven was 17 he played for the then 31 year old Mozart. A brush with fame!
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#fame #mozart #beethoven #composer #piano #conductor #orchestra #violin #musicgifts
The story goes that when Beethoven was 17 he played for the then 31 year old Mozart. A brush with fame!
Who will you wear today?
mozart-wear.com
#fame #mozart #beethoven #composer #piano #conductor #orchestra #violin #musicgifts
December 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM
More fun facts for Beethoven’s Birthday Week!
The story goes that when Beethoven was 17 he played for the then 31 year old Mozart. A brush with fame!
Who will you wear today?
mozart-wear.com
#fame #mozart #beethoven #composer #piano #conductor #orchestra #violin #musicgifts
The story goes that when Beethoven was 17 he played for the then 31 year old Mozart. A brush with fame!
Who will you wear today?
mozart-wear.com
#fame #mozart #beethoven #composer #piano #conductor #orchestra #violin #musicgifts
It’s Beethoven’s Birthday Week!
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#composer #beethoven #Piano #conductor #violin #allyouneedisloveandbach
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#composer #beethoven #Piano #conductor #violin #allyouneedisloveandbach
December 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM
It’s Beethoven’s Birthday Week!
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#composer #beethoven #Piano #conductor #violin #allyouneedisloveandbach
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#composer #beethoven #Piano #conductor #violin #allyouneedisloveandbach
Where myth meets reality, Niccolò Paganini.
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#composer #violin #piano #conductor #allyouneedisloveandbach #musicgifts
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#composer #violin #piano #conductor #allyouneedisloveandbach #musicgifts
December 12, 2024 at 5:07 AM
Where myth meets reality, Niccolò Paganini.
Who will you wear today?
mozart-wear.com
#composer #violin #piano #conductor #allyouneedisloveandbach #musicgifts
Who will you wear today?
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#composer #violin #piano #conductor #allyouneedisloveandbach #musicgifts
Happy 221 to Hector Berlioz who enlarged the orchestra to include more colors, more instruments, and also expanded the repertoire for the viola!
Be the change and bring the composer’s names out to the world!
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#theshining #composer #viola #jacknicholson #conductor #englishhorn
Be the change and bring the composer’s names out to the world!
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#theshining #composer #viola #jacknicholson #conductor #englishhorn
December 11, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Happy 221 to Hector Berlioz who enlarged the orchestra to include more colors, more instruments, and also expanded the repertoire for the viola!
Be the change and bring the composer’s names out to the world!
mozart-wear.com
#theshining #composer #viola #jacknicholson #conductor #englishhorn
Be the change and bring the composer’s names out to the world!
mozart-wear.com
#theshining #composer #viola #jacknicholson #conductor #englishhorn
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December 11, 2024 at 4:53 AM
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