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‘Kerasukan’ literally translates as ‘being possessed’, but in Sulawesi, it also describes the energy a musician needs to perform his instrument. Ethnomusicologist Ingo Stoevesandt takes us on his fie …

Step into the world of Sigismund Thalberg, a towering figure of 19th-century Romanticism, whose groundbreaking piano techniques and masterful compositions captivated audiences across Europe and beyon …

Siegfried Langgaard was a composer ahead of his time—yet deeply rooted in the traditions of the past. Torn between the grand Romantic heritage and the bold new frontiers of musical modernism, Langgaa …

Johann Nepomuk Hummel is one of the most brilliant yet overlooked figures in classical music history. A virtuoso pianist, an acclaimed composer, and a visionary educator, Hummel stood at the crossroa …

Step into the captivating world of Dietrich Buxtehude, a towering figure of the Baroque era whose innovative compositions and masterful organ works transformed the musical landscape of 17th-century E …

Franz Danzi (1763–1826) war weit mehr als nur ein Komponist des Übergangs – er war ein Brückenbauer zwischen den musikalischen Welten des Klassizismus und der auf-kommenden Romantik. Geprägt von der …

Step into the enigmatic world of Niccolò Paganini, the legendary violin virtuoso whose breathtaking talent redefined the possibilities of music. Known as the ‘Devil’s Violinist, ‘ Paganini captivated …

Johann Nepomuk Hummel is one of the most brilliant yet overlooked figures in classical music history. A virtuoso pianist, an acclaimed composer, and a visionary educator, Hummel stood at the crossroa …

Carl Czerny (1791–1857) is often remembered for his technical exercises, but his true legacy extends far beyond finger drills. As a pupil of Ludwig van Beethoven and the teacher of Franz Liszt, Czern …

In ‘Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, ‘ Alfred J. Hipkins presents an exhaustive exploration of musical devices spanning various cultures and historical periods. The text is characteriz …