The piano is a prominent instrument in the genre of chamber music, either as a collaborative instrument accompanying a soloist or as a member of an ensemble. A page turner is normally required to assist…
For the past few years I have been taking weekly piano lessons at the Royal Conservatory of Music in downtown Toronto. March 12, 2020 was my last in-person lesson. As I was traveling home, I…
Music historians often refer to the three B’s of classical music: Bach, Beethoven and, Brahms. Their compositional lives cover 250 years from 1650-1900. Out of so many great composers why are these three singled out?…
Hello everyone, The “kids” of QSCM’s new Kid’s Page went on a field trip to the Stirling Musical Instrument Lending Library (Stirling MILL) last week and wanted to tell you all how much fun they…
A QSCM interview with pianist, Petya Stavreva. Feb.13,2021 Pianist Petya Stavreva is currently completing the final requirements towards her doctorate degree in Piano Performance (Doctor of Musical Arts) at the University of Western Ontario under…
Three years ago, my youngest and I went to a children’s concert in Stirling, Ontario. This was our first experience with QSCM and his first time hearing Chamber music live. He was fascinated by what…
When my eldest was born there was a a popular craze marketing classical music for babies and children. These products boasted hyperbolic claims that ultimately lead to their decline in popularity, but at the same…
Beethoven was an urban guy. He was born in the city of Bonn, Germany and spent his professional career in Vienna. However, he loved visiting the countryside for weekends and holidays, enjoying the idyllic scenery…
Celebrating the birthday of a great composer is always a joy if only because we all find ourselves playing or listening to great music! Here’s what Amahl Arulanandam had to say about Beethoven on the…