Proud Announcement: Luis Magalhães’s New Album Release
We are thrilled to announce that our artist, Luis Magalhães, is releasing his magnificent new album on May 13th in Portugal. "Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms" represents a profound musical journey through the universe of four towering giants of the European piano tradition. This isn't just another classical recording—it's Luis's personal dialogue with these musical
The Hidden Funding Landscape: Grants for Classical Musicians
One of the most overlooked opportunities for classical musicians is sitting in plain sight: public funding programs to support artistic creation and touring. Yet most artists we speak with are either unaware these exist, intimidated by the application process, or convinced they're not eligible. Let's open the curtain on this vital but often mysterious funding world: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹
The Startup Symphony: Movement 2 – Breaking Down the Booking Barriers
As we continue building Catalyst.Music, our second movement reveals something we've heard consistently from artists: the mysterious, often impenetrable world of concert bookings and management. The classical music industry maintains an unwritten rulebook that few will openly discuss: - Management agencies rarely state how to approach them - Concert opportunities seem to exist in closed networks - There's
Spring Has Classical Musicians ‘Vivaldi-ing’ Out
As nature starts its new movement, we're reminded that spring has been inspiring classical composers for centuries. The OG of Spring: Vivaldi Before there were "seasons" hashtags, Antonio Vivaldi was composing "Spring" from The Four Seasons - complete with bird calls, gentle breezes, and those unexpected spring thunderstorms we're all experiencing. Spring Symphony Squad: