When members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra leave home for the Last Night of the Proms this evening there will be no chauffeured limos or roadies to carry their instruments. Apart from the pianists ...
That unique tang that only French woodwind instruments possess made Berlioz’ writing sound even more exceptional than usual, most notably in the bassoon parts, and in Philippe Berrod’s demonic ...
Playing the piano or keyboard appeared to be particularly beneficial, while brass and woodwind instruments were good too. Simply listening to music did not appear to help cognitive health.