Category Archives: Curiosities section

In Gourmet Symphony, we learn Mozart’s Don Giovanni character has more in common with pizza than you might think. Yes, pizza! Because of his large size and constant presence at […]

According to Alexander Schlegel’s study, learning the arts influences our brains in different ways. The practice of creativity actually results in the reorganization of white matter in the frontal lobe.. […]

Do you know the Bogányi piano? Created by Hugarian pianist Gergely Bogányi, the smooth form of the instrument is designed to improve its acoustics proprieties. The shape of the legs, […]

A step beyond the mass production of musical instruments, it is now possible to 3D print instruments at home. Isn’t it surprising that an acoustically complex instrument such as a […]

We know about Songza’s digital platform, which suggests music for any circumstances (studying, dancing, etc.) or for any moods (playful, calm, etc.). Consumer Electronics Shows (CES) has recently introduced a […]

A new surgical technique involves listening to music while operating on patients. The tunes not only aid their concentration, but also help them relax during their surgeries. Watch this video […]

Here’s the first festival to combine ice and music in a symbiotic, artistic way. Ice carved cellos and flutes, designed to play music for an ice universe, are among the […]

The species of bird known as catharus guthatus, or hermit thrush, has been found to sing melodies that use the same mathematical contraints as traditional Western tonal music. What if […]

The Royal Conservatory made a graphic that summarizes the recent discoveries in Neuroscience about the benefits of Music Education for attaining children’s full intellectual, social and creative potential.  http://www.rcmusic.ca/sites/default/files/files/RCM%20Research%20Article%20Infographic_FINAL_QRCODE.pdf  

Are you a music lover? Then you’ll be passionate about this fun selection of of classical music fashion accessories proposed by the site Classic Fm. http://www.classicfm.com/discover/music/accessories-fashion/