Classical music is truly a universal language, capable of encompassing the depth, breadth, and color of any culture within its forms. Composer Susan Liu sits down to discuss two of her works and how she blends traditional Chinese music with the language of the classical piano. Repertoires: Glorious Realm Triumph of Goodness Watch Full Program:…
Piano Talks – Special Episode ‘Triumph of Goodness’
NTD International Piano Competition: A Lifeline After the Chaos
The jurists of the New Tang Dynasty International Piano Competition are classical musicians as well. They are pianists and teachers, and when the pandemic last year brought the world to a halt, they were keenly aware of how classical musicians were affected worldwide. “Under this abnormal situation, the world has been chaotic. There has been…
NTD International Vocal Competition Announces 2021 Dates
The New Tang Dynasty International Chinese Vocal Competition presents vocal artists with a challenge they rarely can find elsewhere: to sing Chinese songs in the bel canto style. The unique competition is a true test of a vocalist’s skills. Sponsored by NTD Television, which broadcasts the semifinal and final rounds to an audience that can reach…
When Does ‘Classic Film Music’ Become ‘Classical Music,’ or Can It?
In recent years, as symphony orchestras have struggled to remain in the black, they have adopted increasingly innovative programming to sell tickets. One way to do that has been to increase the number of better-attended pops concerts and decrease the number of classical concerts during their season. Even in the classical concerts, they have taken…
What Happened to the ‘Chestnuts’ of Classical Music?
It seems we classical musicians feel lucky if nowadays the general public has any familiarity at all with classical music. We don’t even mind if a certain amount of music gets called classical that didn’t used to be. It was way back in 1990 that the Three Tenors won a Grammy for “Best Classical Vocal…
Enchanting Flute Performance
This flute performance of “Bach’s Toccata an.d Fugue in D minor” in an old church is so beautiful!
Classical Music Pairings for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
Some years ago, my wife and I decided to forego the over-crowded restaurants and parking lots on Valentine’s Day, light a few candles of our own, and enjoy a romantic dinner at home. With this year’s health concerns and, in some cases, more limited restaurant seating to compete for, it may be just the year…
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