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The Orchestral Alchemy of Lauré Lussier
When I first encountered the music of Lauré Lussier, I wasn’t prepared for how deeply it would stir me. There’s a palpable breath in his compositions—something alive, something not imposed but revealed, unearthed. Though I sensed the subtle hand of minimalism, what truly captivated me was how seamlessly he integrates orchestral language with natural and synthetic soundscapes. His works don’t simply use sound—they become it.

Arashk Azizi
5 hours ago4 min read


Piano with Purpose: Peter Simon’s Upcoming Concerts
Internationally acclaimed pianist Peter Simon has long been known for his ability to connect with audiences beyond the stage. This May, he will bring that same sense of connection and care to a unique series of performances in Israel—not to dazzle with spectacle, but to share the quiet power of music in places where it’s needed most.

News and Updates
7 days ago2 min read


Sergei Prokofiev: A Visionary Between Two Worlds
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was born on April 23, 1891, in Sontsovka, a rural estate in what is now Ukraine. He grew up in an intellectually stimulating household—his father was an agronomist, and his mother, an amateur pianist, became his first teacher and introduced him to music early on.
By the age of five, Prokofiev had composed his first piano piece; at nine, he was already sketching out operas.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 234 min read


SKIES by Nikola Pešić
Nikola Pešić’s new release Skies is a personal diary written in sound — ten heartfelt pieces, each as expansive and open as the sky itself. With this album, Nikola shares intimate sentiments through his virtuosic fingers and the expressive keys of his piano.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 173 min read


Eyes Like Torches at the Gate by Ratyński
Eyes Like Torches at the Gate features two solo guitar pieces by the Polish composer and guitarist Ratyński. The music is striking, expressive, and rhythmically intricate. I was especially drawn to the way different rhythmic patterns emerge and evolve, adding depth and emotional resonance to each piece.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 152 min read


The Sacred Thunder: Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), one of the titanic figures of Western music, was born in Eisenach Germany, into a prolific musical family

Arashk Azizi
Apr 95 min read


Gustav Mahler, The Symphonic Prophet
Gustav Mahler is often regarded as one of the most profound and visionary composers of all time.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 56 min read


Sergei Rachmaninoff: The Last Of Romantics
Sergei Rachmaninoff was born on April 1, 1873, in Oneg, Russia, into an aristocratic family with deep musical roots.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 15 min read


Johann Sebastian Bach: The Genius Who Defined Baroque Music
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany, in 1685, but there is confusion about whether his birth date was March 21 or March 31.

John Ariel
Mar 314 min read


The Perfect Soundtrack for Reading
Reading is a deeply personal and immersive experience, allowing the mind to explore new worlds, ideas, and emotions.

John Ariel
Mar 303 min read


TELEION by Lopez & Arevalos: A Journey into the Sounds of the Ancient World
Music is one of humanity’s oldest art forms, a universal language that has echoed through time, yet much of it has been lost.

John Ariel
Mar 284 min read


Pierre Boulez: A Visionary of Modern Classical Music
Pierre Boulez reshaped contemporary classical music through both composition and conducting.

Arashk Azizi
Mar 243 min read


The Goldberg Variations: J.S. Bach’s Masterpiece of Keyboard Music
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and virtuoso keyboardist of the Baroque era, widely regarded as one of the greatest

Riia Mallat
Mar 203 min read


Sofia Gubaidulina: A Visionary Composer Who Transcended Borders and Time
Sofia Gubaidulina (1931–2025) was one of the most profound and innovative composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Riia Mallat
Mar 144 min read


The Sound of Today: Contemporary Classical Music and Its Visionaries
Contemporary classical music is a vast and dynamic world, one that challenges traditional forms while embracing new sonic possibilities.

John Ariel
Mar 133 min read


Dolly Suite by Eranova Ensemble
Dolly Suite is one of the brightest and most delicate pieces by the French composer Gabriel Fauré.

Arashk Azizi
Feb 272 min read


Ester Mägi: The First Lady of Estonian Music
Ester Mägi (1922–2021) was one of Estonia’s most distinguished composers, often referred to as the “First Lady of Estonian Music."

Arashk Azizi
Feb 224 min read


Elegy Sonata, or The Day I Heard Death
Usually, I write reviews about music composed by other musicians. This time, though, I’ll be writing about my own music Elegy Sonata

Arashk Azizi
Feb 195 min read


Senderus Memorius by Patricio Franzi
The string quartet is one of the most significant ensembles in musical history, actively shaping various genres since its emergence in the 1

Arashk Azizi
Feb 192 min read


Lepo Sumera: A Trailblazer in Estonian Contemporary Music
Lepo Sumera (1950–2000) remains a significant figure in the landscape of Estonian classical music, known for his innovative orchestral works

Riia Mallat
Feb 152 min read
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