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A few years back, carbon fibre was the big new thing in the instrument-making world. Now, one maker has begun looking towards another material, and it isn’t one most would expect. …

An interesting idea that could have a tremendous impact on the way we listen to music, as well as our day-to-day lives…

Halifax Central Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall is now home to a beautiful piano, all thanks to the generosity and persistence of local music lovers.

“A hall without a piano is like a library without books,” remarked cellist and Symphony Nova Scotia (SNS) member Shimon Walt. That’s why, after being the first to perform in the hall earlier this year, he insisted that something be done to raise funds for an instrument.…

An interesting bit of musical feminism to start of your day: Soprano Lesley Garrett wants to see women represented not only in politics, business, and sciences, but on the opera stage, as well – and not only the young ones. Read more here.…

In an unusual-yet-entertaining read, the good folks over at UK-based The Guardian have compiled a list of several famous composers’ most-hated works (of their own).…

The Library Players recently celebrated 25 years of presenting symphony musicians in the Halifax Public Libraries.  Classic Concerts NS owner Peggy Walt is proud to have started this series when she was Public Relations Director for Symphony Nova Scotia, 25 years ago.  After approaching Joan Brown at the Spring Garden Road Branch who enthusiastically responded to the idea, Peggy arranged for SNS players to demonstrate the family of instruments, including a memorable harpsichord demo that resulted in the donation by a harpsichord to SNS by local resident, Susan Kerslake.  …

And now for something completely different: public pianos in downtown Halifax?…