Want to read the life story of a composer featured
at a concert? Or hear a piece by your favorite soloist? Or learn what "andante"
means? All things classical are a click away on these selected sites.
Art of the States This contemporary music site features
complete works of American music with program notes, artist biographies and
related links. The site spans American repertoire from orchestral music, chamber
music, and electronic jazz/rock-influenced and experimental pieces. Almost a
third of the pieces on the site are unavailable on commercial CD.
Classical
Music Initiative The majority of classical audiences first connect with
music through the radio. Minnesota Public Radio's new Classical Music Initiative
wants to take advantage of this entry point to nurture the next generation of
classical music lovers, while exploring new ways to use emerging
technologies.
Classical Online Radio Links to classical music radio
stations the world over, many of which broadcast live concerts. Want to hear a
live concert from Budapest? Bartók Rádió is a click away!
From the Top You can
visit the web to download audio programs of this engaging Public Radio
International show featuring amazing young musicians. The site also includes
information on how to audition or to learn more about the Sound Waves education
project, which uses From the Top performers to connect with other
students through classroom lessons and activities.
Global Music Network This
site offers CD sales, free music downloads, and a radio station that alternates
daily between classical music and jazz.
National Public Radio Listen to NPR from your computer
desktop with NPR Program Stream, or check out what's on next on "Performance
Today," the Peabody Award-winning program that focuses on classical music made
in concert-from established stars to promising young artists.
Naxos Deemed "The World's
Leading Classical Music Label," the Naxos website not only features extensive
listings of its recording repertoire, but news, history, quizzes and educational
tools.
NewMusicBox
Want to make sense of today's classical music scene? The American Music
Center's webzine boasts thought-provoking original content devoted to
contemporary classical music and trends.
Unheard
Beethoven Over 11 hours of Beethoven's seldom-heard music is available on
this site, with comprehensive links to other sites on one of history's greatest
composers.
Wisconsin Public
Radio Our home state's leading source for classical music and NPR
news.
Classical Music
News
Arts Journal The leading comprehensive source of news
regarding arts, culture and ideas. Sign up for daily or weekly email news
digests. Check out the popular blog of Andrew Taylor, the Director of UW-Madison's
Bolz Center for Arts Administration.
ClassicsToday For those
who just have to have their daily CD review, this site offers daily reviews,
some classical world news and monthly updates on the latest in technology
information. Most information is free, but you can also join as a member and
receive special bulletins and personalized CD recommendations.
Gramophone
Online The classical music industry's definitive magazine has a companion
website filled with intriguing content. Notable sections under the Features link
include "Reputations" and "Masterclass," which examine classical music
personalities, compositions and issues with a critical, inquisitive
eye.
Musical
America The industry annual online offers visitors daily headlines and
access to industry press releases and selected feature articles for free.
References and
Resources
Americans for the Arts The nation's leading nonprofit
organization for advancing the arts in America provides ideas and support on how
to get involved and support the arts locally.
Artful Learning The
GRAMMY Foundation's Leonard Bernstein Center for Learning (LBC) launched this
site to honor the impressive legacy of Maestro Leonard Bernstein and explain the
intricacies of the Artful Learning methodology, which stimulates and deepens
academic learning through the arts.
Classical Arts
Showcase This site provides details on how you can access Classical Arts
Showcase, a free cable television program designed to bring the classic arts
experience straight to your home.
League of American Orchestras From the official trade
association of American symphony orchestras, formerly known as the American
Symphony Orchestra League, an invaluable resource for those wishing to enter the
field of symphony administration. Includes news and government affairs affecting
the industry.
Meet
the Music A website by the American Symphony Orchestra League that
acquaints you with a new featured piece every two weeks. Includes links to live
performances around the country and recordings.
MUSIClassical This
site launches you all over the web in search of artists, books, concert dates
and more. There's even a link to Musician's Physicians for musicians with
nagging music-related ailments.
Musical Terms Glossary From
adagio to vivace, find out what those musical terms mean, and
enhance your concert experience.
National Endowment for the Arts Keep abreast of the
latest information on programs and initiatives, guidelines and applications, or
to find music-specific resources and links to foundations.
What's Happening
around Madison?
Madison Verve MadisonVerve.com is a online guide to art, music, and cultural happenings around town - the best of what Madison and surrounding communities has to offer.
Wisconsin Union
Theater World-class artists perform regularly on the Wisconsin Union
Theater's renowned series.
For Musicians
ClassicalLounge.com A new online networking site for
professional and amateur classical musicians.
Madison
Area Piano Teachers Assoication A membership organization for local piano
teachers designed to support continued growth for teachers in the company of
colleagues and friends.
Polyphonic.org An online forum edited and curated entirely
by orchestra musicians, for orchestra musicians.
New York Philharmonic "KidZone" A fun, behind-the-scenes
glance at the world-famous orchestra. The Composer's Workshop lets kids compose
their own music.
Playmusic.org The American Symphony Orchestra League's site
for kids.
San
Francisco Symphony "SFS Kids" Kids can see and hear the instruments of
the orchestra, send a musical e-card, and play Mozart's Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik with the "Performalator."
SphinxKids The Sphinx
organization is dedicated to building diversity in classical music. Their new
website for kids includes games, videos, music, and special focus on minority
composers and musicians.
The Symphony: An Interactive Guide Developed by two
teenagers from Australia, this site offers older kids interactive ways to learn
about instruments, the orchestra and
composers.
