Composerism

As the boundaries between classical, neoclassical and contemporary music continue to evolve, we want to create a space for composers whose work deserves to be heard, recognised and remembered.

One of the rising stars of classical music, the mysterious composer Aprelstein, often referred to as the Chopin of our time, has returned with his first piano sonata; Illuminations, a 12-minute work. youtu.be/VTtiXoRFWgE?si=Ee_Z…

Rare, unseen photos of legendary composers, moments history almost forgot. A must-see for any music lover. youtu.be/lmLIEj5JSNo

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Ife Ogunjobi — the Grammy Award–winning, London-based trumpet player, composer, and producer — where we discuss composing music, influences, artistic vision, upcoming projects, and life. Read at: composerism.org #composer #Jazz

Rare footage of Richard Strauss in his garden, 1945.

A series of rare photos of musicians.

Rare footage of Richard Strauss in his garden, 1945.

Rare footage of Shostakovich discussing opera.

Don’t miss our conversation with talented composer Suwon Yim about composing, influences, creative rituals, upcoming projects, and life. Read at: composerism.org 🎹: Suwon Yim - Far From Me --- #composer #piano #pianist #classicalmusic

Don’t miss our conversation with talented composer and violinist Natalia Tsupryk about composing, influences, creative rituals, upcoming projects, and life. Read at: composerism.org

Rare footage of Stravinsky having breakfast with his ex-wife and Nadia Boulanger.

Rare footage capturing daily life through the lens of George Gershwin's brother, Ira Gershwin. #composer #classicalmusic #jazz

Do you know who wrote this famous piece? #composer #music

Don’t miss our conversation with talented composer Yana Couto about composing, influences, creative rituals, upcoming projects, and life. Read at: composerism.org --- #composer #piano #classicalmusic

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Chad Lawson about influences, creative rituals, new project Where We Are: Sleep Reworks, upcoming projects, and life. Read at: composerism.org --- #piano #classicalmusic #composer #pianist #classical

This is a rare recording of Ravel playing his own composition, Pavane pour une infante défunte, from 1922. It’s a Welte-Mignon piano roll recording. #classicalmusic #composer #piano

Archived footage of Vangelis in the studio, discussing music and synthesizers. Taken from the 1984 documentary The Man and His Music. #composer #music

This is a rare and short film of Cuban composer/pianist Ernesto Lecuona, probably made in 1945.