The First Musical Composition Created by a Computer: The Illiac Suite (1956)

The first musical composition created by a computer was on the ILLIAC by the programmers Lejaren Hiller and Leonard Isaacson in 1956.

Didn't know. Sounds good.

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A 7 year old Yo-Yo Ma playing for JF Kennedy (amongst others)

So cute! One of my favorite cello player as a 7 year old playing for JFK (amongst others) with, I think, his sister on the piano. 1962.

Pilgrimage To Bayreuth

Ofcourse what do you do on a pilgrimage to Bayreuth? You cover the Pilgrims' Chorus from Richard Wagner with whatever tool you can find.

Glenn Gould 'The Art Of Fugue'

The Art Of Fugue - Contrapunctus 01 by Bach, played by Glenn Gould. Beautiful.

Bernstein On Beethoven

"A young Leonard Bernstein discusses the music of Ludwig van Beethoven in this TV footage from the mid 50s. (This was Bernstein's first television appearance.)"

Ensoul Collaboration: Breakdancing On Classical Music

This is so cool! You can also like Ensoul Collaboration on Facebook.

Getty's MishMash Competition - Mess With It. Or Miss It.

Mess With It. Or Miss It. Enter By 31 October.

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How To Bring Classical Music To Young People

"The National Symphonic Orchestra of Colombia wanted to get closer with young people through its music. For this reason it created a unique web activation whereby the orchestra could be directed from PCs. When youngsters moved simulating an orchestra conductor, the orchestra played a music composition. When they stopped directing the Orchestra ceased playing, thus creating a unique direct interaction that only orchestra directors could enjoy until now."


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Mystery Guitar Man 'Carmina Burana'