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Laura Volpi

Laura Volpi

Laura Volpi used to be Bachtrack's Commissioning Editor. Having studied singing as part of the choir of Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, in her native Italy, she has a soft spot for Mozart operas and contemporary dance, but also loves all classical music. A published author and magazine writer, in summer you can find her queuing for the Proms or in Hyde Park listening to Vivaldi while feeding carrots to squirrels.

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Johann Sebastian Bach © Public Domain

Bachground-Musik: ein Tag mit Johann Sebastian

Von Laura Volpi, 15 August 2019

Ein ganzer Tag mit Bach als Soundtrack zum Alltag.

Johann Sebastian Bach © Public Domain

Bachground-Musik: ein Tag mit Johann Sebastian

Von Laura Volpi

Martin Grubinger © Simon Pauly

Martin Grubinger, der Universal-Schlagzeuger

Von Laura Volpi, 01 Februar 2019

Der Schlagzeug-Virtuose spricht über seine Liebe zu Bernstein, seine aktuellen Projekte, und dass mehr Frauen zum Drumstick greifen sollten.

Martin Grubinger © Simon Pauly

Martin Grubinger, der Universal-Schlagzeuger

Von Laura Volpi

Krzysztof Penderecki next to a bald cypress in his garden in Lusławice © Bartłomiej Barczyk

A pact of happiness with nature: the new Penderecki's Garden website

Von Laura Volpi, 03 Dezember 2021

We explore the new website celebrating Krzysztof Penderecki's musical and horticultural legacy and discover a rather unique treasure trove of information and sensory stimulation.

Krzysztof Penderecki next to a bald cypress in his garden in Lusławice © Bartłomiej Barczyk

A pact of happiness with nature: the new Penderecki's Garden website

Von Laura Volpi

Palau de la Música Catalana © Palau de la Música Catalana

The many faces of Barcelona: three architecture walks in the Catalan capital

Von Laura Volpi, 19 November 2021

Follow me on three mini-walking tours around some of my favourite music venues in the city.

Palau de la Música Catalana © Palau de la Música Catalana

The many faces of Barcelona: three architecture walks

Von Laura Volpi

The Maestro: A Symphony of Terror © Titania Pictures

Genius and madness: the Siam Sinfonietta uses lockdown to film a homage to B horror movies

Von Laura Volpi, 09 Juli 2021

We spoke to Thai-American composer and Siam Sinfonietta's founder Somtow Sucharitkul and Thailand-based British film director Paul Spurrier about this unique project born from lockdown restrictions.

The Maestro: A Symphony of Terror © Titania Pictures

The Siam Sinfonietta uses lockdown to film a homage to B horror movies

Von Laura Volpi

Chloe Chua rehearsing with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra © Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Young violinist Chloe Chua: a video journey ahead of her Singapore Symphony concert

Von Laura Volpi, 26 November 2020

A video journey through the short yet impressive music career - to date - of violinist Chloe Chua.

Chloe Chua rehearsing with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra © Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Chloe Chua: a video journey ahead of her SSO concert

Von Laura Volpi

Mickey Mouse in the iconic The Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of Disney's film Fantasia © Disney | Source: Purchase DVD/Blu-ray FANTASIA

From Fantasia to Fidelio: classical music and animation

Von Laura Volpi, 13 November 2020

November 2020 marked the 80th anniversary of the US release of Disney's Fantasia. To celebrate, we picked some favourites from the many animated features that have used classical music over the years.

Mickey Mouse in the iconic The Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of Disney's film Fantasia © Disney | Source: Purchase DVD/Blu-ray FANTASIA

From Fantasia to Fidelio: classical music and animation

Von Laura Volpi

Beauty will heal us: looking ahead to The New Generation Festival

Von Laura Volpi, 06 April 2020

The New Generation Festival will take place in Florence in August: I discussed hope, beauty and conviviality with co-founder Frankie Parham.

Beauty will heal us: looking ahead to The New Generation Festival

Von Laura Volpi

Benjamin Grosvenor © Patrick Allen | Operaomnia.co.uk

The joy of music making: Benjamin Grosvenor on his life at the piano

Von Laura Volpi, 03 Februar 2020

We spoke to the British pianist about instruments, his love for Chopin and his passion for music education.

Benjamin Grosvenor © Patrick Allen | Operaomnia.co.uk

The joy of music making: Benjamin Grosvenor on his life at the piano

Von Laura Volpi

My piano is my singing voice: Ryoma Takagi on winning the Edvard Grieg competition

Von Laura Volpi, 02 Dezember 2019

We spoke to Japanese pianist Ryoma Takagi on how he found a second home in Bergen, Norway, and what came after his win.

My piano is my singing voice: Ryoma Takagi

Von Laura Volpi

Prepare, focus, stay: Florian Riem on how to make the most of a music competition

Von Laura Volpi, 01 November 2019

We spoke to the newly appointed interim Secretary General of the the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) about his best tips for competitors and organisers alike.

Florian Riem on how to make the most of a music competition

Von Laura Volpi

Musical Dolce Vita: the Varignana Music Festival

Von Laura Volpi, 10 Mai 2019

Feeding body and soul: the Varignana Music Festival offers its audience the chance to enjoy great chamber music while also taking care of their wellbeing.

Musical Dolce Vita: the Varignana Music Festival

Von Laura Volpi

A new generation of choral music: the Rainbow Chamber Singers

Von Laura Volpi, 26 März 2019

With their songs about nagging parents or overtime at the office, Shanghai-based ensemble Rainbow Chamber Singers are connecting with a new generation of choral music lovers.

A new generation of choral music: the Rainbow Chamber Singers

Von Laura Volpi

Simon Halsey at the Palau de la Música Catalana © Ricardo Rios Baixa

Simon Halsey on the beauty of differences and the joy of choral singing

Von Laura Volpi, 22 März 2019

In conversation with acclaimed Choral Director Simon Halsey, on choral traditions and on how important it is to be part of a large musical family.

Simon Halsey at the Palau de la Música Catalana © Ricardo Rios Baixa

Simon Halsey on the beauty of differences and the joy of singing

Von Laura Volpi

Musica Secreta © Musica Secreta

A secret singing life: the vibrant world of Renaissance convent choirs

Von Laura Volpi, 08 März 2019

We speak to musicologist and Renaissance expert Prof. Laurie Stras to find out more about some fascinating stories and scores that have been left out of the history books.

Musica Secreta © Musica Secreta

A secret singing life: convent choirs in the Renaissance

Von Laura Volpi

Karina Canellakis © Mathias Bothor

One of the players: Karina Canellakis on her journey to the podium

Von Laura Volpi, 07 Februar 2019

Karina Canellakis on her love for her job and why the music education of young children is so important.

Karina Canellakis © Mathias Bothor

One of the players: Karina Canellakis on her journey to the podium

Von Laura Volpi

Sally Beamish © Ashley Coombes

Inspiring a new generation of composers: Sally Beamish

Von Laura Volpi, 25 Januar 2019

Sally Beamish on women composers and on how her daughter's viola gave her back her performing voice.

Sally Beamish © Ashley Coombes

Inspiring new generations of composers

Von Laura Volpi

Anna Meredith © Kate Bones

Anna Meredith on the shape of music

Von Laura Volpi, 16 Januar 2019

Eclectic composer and performer Anna Meredith talks to Bachtrack about her composition process and her most recent work.

Anna Meredith © Kate Bones

The shape of music: Anna Meredith

Von Laura Volpi

New York City Ballet in Justin Peck’s Easy, set on Bernstein's music © Paul Kolnik

On the side of the angels: Bernstein is third most performed composer of 2018

Von Laura Volpi, 07 Januar 2019

We speak to Paul Epstein, Senior Vice President at the Leonard Bernstein Office and longtime friend of the composer, to find out what's behind the success of the Bernstein's centennial.

New York City Ballet in Justin Peck’s Easy, set on Bernstein's music © Paul Kolnik

Bernstein is third most performed composer of 2018

Von Laura Volpi

Aldo Ciccolini, 1949 Long Thibaud Crespin laureate with piano-maker Andre Gaveau's dog Blanche-Neige © Fondation Long Thibaud Crespin

Once upon a tempo: a dip into the history of classical music competitions

Von Laura Volpi, 08 November 2018

A peek into the past of many classical music competitions reveals that the strength of the human spirit is at the centre of it all.

Aldo Ciccolini, 1949 Long Thibaud Crespin laureate with piano-maker Andre Gaveau's dog Blanche-Neige © Fondation Long Thibaud Crespin

Once upon a tempo: the history of classical music competitions

Von Laura Volpi

Leila Josefowicz © Chris Lee

Leila Josefowicz: musical explorer

Von Laura Volpi, 17 Oktober 2018

Virtuoso violinist and contemporary muse Leila Josefowicz talks about her efforts to add new pieces to the violin repertoire.

Leila Josefowicz © Chris Lee

Leila Josefowicz: musical explorer

Von Laura Volpi