THE MAGAZINE

Lea Brückner, Violinist and Climate Activist: “You can drive social change through culture.”
Classical Music, Interviews Christina Ezrahi Classical Music, Interviews Christina Ezrahi

Lea Brückner, Violinist and Climate Activist: “You can drive social change through culture.”

Lea Brückner is a violinist, moderator and climate ambassador who has carved out a unique career for herself, combining her passion for music with her commitment to sustainability. TWoA talked to Lea about the role culture can play in the battle against climate change, and about the specific steps cultural organisations can take towards becoming more sustainable.

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The Mathemagical Music of Michael Maier
Classical Music Renée Barbre Classical Music Renée Barbre

The Mathemagical Music of Michael Maier

If you’ve ever heard a piece of music and thought, “That’s magical!” you probably just meant that the music made you feel a sense of wonder. But what if sound actually had special powers? What if you could use music as a key for learning ancient secrets about the cosmos?

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Celestial Soundtracks: Hollywood and the Music of György Ligeti
Classical Music Oscar Trott Classical Music Oscar Trott

Celestial Soundtracks: Hollywood and the Music of György Ligeti

Some pieces of twentieth century classical music sound as if they've come from another planet. György Ligeti's Atmosphères is one of those pieces. And if you think that avant-garde classical music and Hollywood don’t go together, think again: director Stanley Kubrick was so intrigued by Ligeti’s music that he used it in his 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey


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Rhyuhn Green, 18, Pianist and Composer: Creating a Melting Pot in Classical Music
Classical Music, Interviews Christina Ezrahi Classical Music, Interviews Christina Ezrahi

Rhyuhn Green, 18, Pianist and Composer: Creating a Melting Pot in Classical Music

Rhyuhn Green is a young composer and pianist with a vision: classical music should become a melting pot of different cultures. The Juilliard student is a recipient of a prestigious Kovner fellowship and has just released his debut album, ph3onix3s. TWoA talked to the Philadelphia native about his musical journey, leadership in the classical arts, and, of course, his album.

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Interview: Rae Yue Pung, pianist
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Interview: Rae Yue Pung, pianist

Rae Yue Pung is a 21-year-old pianist from Singapore who recently released her debut album “Piano Sonatas” on all digital platforms. TWoA talked to Rae about classical music education in Singapore, her musical journey, and the challenges and rewards of embarking on the transition from highly-gifted child musician to mature artist.

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Alis Huws, Former Royal Harpist: “It's the 21st century. We shouldn't be the ones expecting people to come and find us in a concert hall. I think you have to go to them.”
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Alis Huws, Former Royal Harpist: “It's the 21st century. We shouldn't be the ones expecting people to come and find us in a concert hall. I think you have to go to them.”

Find out from former Royal Harpist Alis Huws about the special connection between the harp and Wales, about her time as Official Royal Harpist, and about the healing power of music. Right in time for the festive season, be enchanted by Alis’s tales of blind medieval bards and the coronation of a king, of compassion and the gift of music.

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How Do We Teach About Female Composers?
Classical Music Natalie Tero Classical Music Natalie Tero

How Do We Teach About Female Composers?

There is no question that women can be incredible musicians – brilliant composers, performers, conductors, theorists, and writers. In the last forty or so years, there has been an enormous surge of interest in shedding light on the lost music of female composers. But as we begin to fill in these gaps, what exactly is the best way to go about it?

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Bayreuth, 13th August 1876 
Classical Music Natalie Tero Classical Music Natalie Tero

Bayreuth, 13th August 1876 

It is a sweltering hot August day in 1876, and a mass of keen Wagner fans are crammed into the small Bavarian town of Bayreuth, spilling over the sides of the streets. Traffic jams of horse and ox carriages block the roads. Find out what happened next!

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