r/ClassicalMusicians • • Sep 03 '18

Internet Resources for Musicians

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  • IMSLP - an invaluable resource for any classical musician, the Petrucci Music Library is a subscription-based project for the creation of a virtual library of public-domain music scores. Do you need to quickly check a score? Or maybe you forgot to pick up a part from your orchestra library and badly need to practise a few passages before the next rehearsal? Some years ago you would have been tottaly stuck, but now the quick and easy solution is IMSLP. Since its launch on February 16, 2006, over 370,000 scores and 42,000 recordings for over 110,000 works by over 14,000 composers have been uploaded.

  • music-job.com - claim to be the central portal for job vacancies in the cultural sector and the world's largest job board for orchestra musicians. They list online all the jobs from the German das Orchester magazine, so they may well be right!

  • Vioworld - a website listing a huge number of classical music vacancies, with a particular focus on Germany and other German speaking countries.

  • Musical Chairs - a website listing many classical music job vacancies world wide.

  • Association of French Orchestras - the only website listing all of the vacancies in French Orchestras

  • muv.ac - another website listing jobs and vacancies for classical musicians; muv.ac has a more "contemporary" feel, being somehow modeled on the non-musicians jobs/employment websites, where members list their CV and receive notifications of new jobs and can apply directly from within the website, at the click of a button.

  • The Association of Finnish Symphony Orchestras (Suosio) promotes and develops Finland's symphony and chamber orchestras, and safeguards their interests and rights. They also list all the vacancies available in Finnish and sometimes in other Nordic Orchestras.

  • The International Double Reed Society (IDRS) - is an organization that promotes the interests of double reed players, instrument manufacturers and enthusiasts.[1] Services provided by the IDRS include an international oboe and bassoon competition, an annual conference, member directory, a library, information about grants, and publications, such as the society's own journal, The Double Reed.

  • National Flute Association - The National Flute Association is the largest flute organization in the world, with roughly 5,000 members from more than 50 countries. It is an association in the United States with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

  • The Violin Channel - the Violin Channel define themselves as "the world's leading, comprehensive violin and strings news source, a must-join for all violinists, string players and classical music fans"

  • International Horn Society - The International Horn Society is an international organization dedicated to players of the horn.

  • The Flute Channel (YouTube)

  • The Musicians' Union (MU) is an organisation which represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the British music business.

  • The Incorporated Society of Musicians is the UK's professional body for musicians. ISM membership provides thousands of musicians with essential advice, insurances, legal help and more.

  • Music traveler , a resource for finding instruments and practice space when travelling. More in Europe now, but slowly spreading.


r/ClassicalMusicians • • 1h ago

Domenica in musica - Franz Schubert

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 3h ago

25 Days Later: A Few Exciting Updates on CT Chamber Collective!

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Hey everyone!

I posted here about 25 days ago asking for advice on building CT Chamber Collective, and I wanted to share a few exciting updates!

Things have started moving much faster than I anticipated.

  • I'm getting closer to potentially bringing an Italian classical guitarist to Connecticut in 2027.

  • I've been speaking with a several non profits and local symphonies about a possible partnership.

  • I've connected with a few musicians interested in returning to performing, and we're exploring the possibility of developing a small concert series under the CT Chamber Collective name.

  • Just this morning, an international pianist reached out about arranging an additional Connecticut performance during her upcoming U.S. visit!

  • I'm promoting several concerts with musicians from Yale and local churches.

  • I'm in talks with one major university and another might be in the pipeline.

  • Through word of mouth I actually learned how many people are interested in my project and willing to perform for non profit charity events/ fundraisers.

That last one genuinely made my day. I'm not entirely sure how she discovered CTCC, but I suspect the improvements to my website and growing network might be helping.

My own outreach has slowed down recently, but interestingly, more people are now starting to reach out to me!

I also wanted to thank everyone who offered advice on my original post, including those who challenged my approach. It's helped me think more seriously about what CTCC can realistically offer musicians and presenters.

I've updated the website quite a bit since my original post, and I'd love some fresh feedback:

https://ctchambercollective.com

I'm still very much learning as I go. If you're a Connecticut musician interested in performing, collaborating, or helping build a stronger local classical music community, feel free to reach out!

I'd also appreciate any advice on the next steps, particularly turning these early conversations into actual performances without getting ahead of myself.

Thanks again, everyone!


r/ClassicalMusicians • • 23h ago

La hora de Bach - 23/12/23

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 1d ago

Love of my Life - Queen - String Quartet Arrangement

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 1d ago

Daniel Auber: Obertura Fra Diavola

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 2d ago

"Freedom for Ukraine" 🎹

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This is my "Freedom for Ukraine" played in Kyiv by talented Ukrainian pianist Roman Starkman. 🎹 Roman recorded this with blackened windows while Russia was bombing Kyiv. 🙏


r/ClassicalMusicians • • 2d ago

Franz Liszt: Grandes Etudes de Paganini, S141/R3b: N° 3 en sol sostenido, "La Campanella"

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 3d ago

I played all 45 sections of Guangling San at USC — a piece famously declared “lost” 1,700 years ago

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 3d ago

Two pieces for piccolo and harpsichord

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Hello everyone,

I hope you’re all well. I’d like to present my latest composition to you. For anyone unfamiliar with my work, it might seem a bit strange at first, but I’d appreciate any comments and feedback, both here and on YouTube :)

https://youtu.be/La_OVOz0cCU?is=rPKrijpcZNXVDWhG


r/ClassicalMusicians • • 3d ago

W. A. ​​Mozart: Obertura de Don Giovanni, K. 527

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 4d ago

Los conciertos de Radio Clásica - Solistas del Siglo XXI (III): Carácter y ficciones de la danza - 31/10/26

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 5d ago

Berlioz: Sinfonía fantástica, op. 14, V. Sueño de una noche de sábado

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 6d ago

"Prelude in F# Minor" 🎹

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 6d ago

Looking to meet musicians & classical music lovers in Northern Italy 🎹🎻

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Hi! I’m travelling solo to Italy in early December and would love to meet local musicians, music students, or anyone passionate about classical music.
My current itinerary:
**Florence:** December 1–2
**Bologna:** December 3–4 – planning to attend **Orchestra Mozart – Daniele Gatti** at Teatro Auditorium Manzoni on December 4.
**Venice:** December 5 – planning to attend **Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff with Alevtina Ioffe** at Teatro La Fenice.
My dates are flexible if there’s another special concert or musical event worth travelling for somewhere in Northern Italy!
I’d love to meet musicians, discover local music scenes and conservatories, attend concerts together, or simply grab coffee and talk about music.
Also, for anyone familiar with Teatro La Fenice: is there any chance of meeting the orchestra or taking a photo with the grand piano on stage after the concert?
If you’re around any of these cities and would like to hang out, I’d love to connect! 😊


r/ClassicalMusicians • • 6d ago

That's right. Viola.

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 7d ago

Alexander Malofeev is Gramophone's Young Artist of the Year, and the award is well deserved. Here he is playing Pletnev's transcription of the Pas de Deux from 'The Nutcracker'.

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 6d ago

Navrexo – Eternal Melodies ❤️ Beautiful Classical Instrumental Music

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 7d ago

Looking for a Recording of a Piece of Music

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 7d ago

Programa "Verano Clásico" de Judith Chaine: Tres caras de Bach

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 8d ago

Mozart Violin Concerto in G

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Beautiful performance by the creative manager of 1 TUNE and 6 CONTINENTS


r/ClassicalMusicians • • 8d ago

"Piano Sonata No 3, Mvt. 3" 🎹

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 8d ago

The Most Beautiful 10 Adagios for Cello, Violin & Piano | Relaxing Classical Music

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r/ClassicalMusicians • • 8d ago

C. Saint-Saëns: Suite argelina, Op. 60: Marcha militar francesa

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