For classical musicians, a successful recital is about more than mastering difficult repertoire. It is about creating a connection with an audience, and that is exactly what Anna Smerdova achieved during her performance at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy concert in Lugano on June 11. The young pianist took on a programme that demanded […]
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Laura Mazon Franqui Earns Spotify Playlist Success With “Berceuse”
Classical guitarist Laura Mazon Franqui has reached an exciting new milestone. Her latest single, Berceuse by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, was added to Spotify’s New Classical playlist after its release this week. The playlist is one of the biggest spaces for classical music on Spotify. It features respected artists and orchestras from around the world. […]
Joe Galuszka Shares Emotional New Single “Requiem for Mum”
Composer Joe Galuszka has released Requiem for Mum, a powerful contemporary classical single that explores grief, love, and remembrance. Based in Bristol, the British-Polish artist uses the piece as the emotional centre of his forthcoming debut EP, Fractures. Deeply personal in origin, the release also carries a universal message. It speaks to anyone who has […]
Moments of Freedom: Joanna Borrett’s Assured, Melody-Rich Debut
With five concise vignettes that travel from childhood reverie to hard-won resilience, Moments of Freedom introduces Joanna Borrett as a songwriter of focus and feeling. Due 29 September 2025, the cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano is a confident first statement from a self-taught composer better known until now as an acclaimed cellist—and it lands with […]
Joanna Borrett Trinity Syllabus: From Grandmother to Exam Hall
Most people imagine their sixties as a time to slow down. Yet Joanna Borrett chose a different path. Instead of retiring quietly, she began writing music. Today, her pieces appear on the Joanna Borrett Trinity syllabus, right beside legendary names such as Bach, Mozart, and Elgar. This achievement means that students preparing for GCSE and […]
Anna Smerdova Shines at ArtePiano Festival 2025
Twelve-year-old Czech piano star Anna Smerdova is making waves in the classical music world once again. This summer, she took home First Prize at the 2025 ArtePiano International Competition, held in the beautiful Italian village of Castelnuovo di Farfa. A Performance to Remember As part of her prize, Anna performed at the Winners’ Concert on […]