Music makes the world come alive - it stirs our souls and takes us to other places, allowing us to leave our worries and problems behind. In addition, all the different musical styles and instruments that exist in our world are reflective of its incredible cultural diversity. I've put this collection together for you, so you can feel like you're at a rock concert one minute, or listening to an intimate classical recital the next. Join me on a delightful musical journey:
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8 Absurdly Large Musical Instruments (And a Minuscule One)
Enjoy these musical instruments that are larger than life but still playable! I wonder what they sound like...
Every Music Lover Must Hear This Guitar Duo Perform
Listen to this dazzling guitar performance by the unique musical ensemble called the ShowHawk Duo.
Watch This Child Prodigy Play a Sublime Vivaldi
Enjoy this beautiful rendition of Vivaldi's Four Seasons by this incredible prodigy.
This Sublime Classical Performance Will Take You to Heaven
This beautiful video celebrates two wonderful musicians together, one on cello and the other on the violin. Here they play Czardas.
Enjoy 24 Songs by the Legendary Eric Clapton
On the 30th of March, 2020, is Eric Clapton's 75th birthday, and we'd like to celebrate it with him by listening with you to 24 of his greatest hits.
Enjoy the Dulcet Tones of This Talented Violinist
Enjoy a gorgeous musical piece by violinist Lindsay Stirling
André Rieu Orchestrates an Incredible Duet!
What an extraordinary performance, as André Rieu orchestrates a song from La Traviata.
You May Need to Give These Pictures a Second Look...
Robert Gonsalves specilizes in making the kind of paintings that make you sigh, then amazed, then thoughtful.
The Sublime Beauty of Botticelli's Paintings...
Admire the eternal beauty of the paintings of Sandro Botticelli, an Italian Renaissance artist, who had the gift of painting people gracefully.
I Can't Resist Tapping Along to This Riverdance Show
Featuring the original stars, Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, this Riverdance performance has me cheering like mad!
Gaudi: The Iconic Architect That Made Buildings Look Alive
Antoni Gaudi is the most famous Modernist architect. This is a story of his life and creative evolution.
Any Animal Lover Will Appreciate These Whimsical Artworks
Artist Roberto Rizzo uses rocks as a canvas for his animal paintings - and the results are incredibly realistic works of art.
Hand Painted Glassware Art That Will Take Your Breath Away
These 16 wonderful, brightly-colored glassware created by a talented Ukrainian artist are a delight to the eyes!
These Rare Artifacts Are Bound to Take Your Breath Away...
Get ready to check out some of the most beautiful ancient artifacts that have ever been discovered!
These Paintings Transport You to a Pastoral Dream World
Denmark's most famous landscape painter is one of the art world's greatest secrets. Have a look at these wondrous examples of his work.
Looking Into the Road Not Taken, By Robert Frost
Delving deeper into the celebrated poem the road not taken by robert frost.
This Performer Glides Through the Air With Ease...
This performance by Oksana Pylypch and her aerial hoop is one for the ages.
The Incredible André Rieu: My Heart Will Go On...
The wonderful André Rieu once again brings a song to life in a beautiful and touching show of musical prowess. Bravo!
With These Piano Concertos You'll Be in Musical Paradise!
With the magnificence of the orchestra and the intimacy of a piano, these 24 classic piano concertos simply have it all!
André Rieu Lets An Incredible Singer Amaze Us All..
When she sings, magic is returned to the world...
100 Years of Dance: a Visual of How Dance Culture Evolved
Decide which is your favorite 20th-century dance genre by watching these dancers reproduce the most popular styles of the past century
Look Closer! There's More to These Birds Than Meets the Eye
These bright and beautiful birds are actually made of paper!
You'll Never Guess What This Dog Does For Its Owner!
This Japanese dog is certainly very patient and a very good model. Its human creates cardboard cutouts for it to model. View the hilarious results.
This Woman Changes Clothes Faster Than You Can Blink
An incredible magic show that will make you doubt your eyes! But keep them wide open because you're not gonna want to miss this!
Impressive! I Can't Believe What This Illusionist Does!
If you love a good magic trick! You'll love this!
Stephanie Rew Creates Lustrous Portraits Dipped in Gold
Admire 13 of Stephanie Rew’s fantastic gold leaf portraits.
These Human Voices Alone Resurrect a Totemic Rock Classic
Toto's Africa is one of my favorite songs. So I was thrilled to hear this stunning a cappella version ...
This Adorable Father-Daughter Duo Will Make You Smile
Alexa and Jorge Narvaez are a father-daughter singing team that continue to perform even today. This video was released by them in 2010 and would eventually change their lives for the better.
Ever Wondered What a REAL Tango Looks Like? So Beautiful!
The dance of Tango is one full of beauty and passion.
A 5-Year-Old Delivers a Jaw-Dropping Piano Performance!
Meet Jonah Ho, the 5-Year-Old piano prodigy. In this video, he plays Fantasie Impromptu in C-sharp Minor Op.66 of Chopin, and we are STUNNED!
These Realistic Works of Art are Made with a Ballpoint Pen
Take a look at Andrey Poletaev's stunning ballpoint pen art.
INTERACTIVE: Enjoy 15 of the Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits
Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering his genius for the first time, this journey through Sinatra's greatest hits is sure to stir the soul and swing the heart!
This 91-Year-Old's Beautiful Portraits Touch Our Souls
Why feel bitter about aging when you could just enjoy life? This is the lesson of some wonderful artwork from a mother and son team from Canada.
Watch Dolly Parton Sing Jolene in A Capella!
When Dolly Parton joined modern a cappella group, The Pentatonix, for a sing song, they recorded this lovely version of the classic ballad, Jolene.
Listen to This Incredibly Beautiful Piece by André Rieu
In this beautiful performance, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform 'Etude nr. 3 in E-dur' from Frédéric Chopin.
If You Think Celtic Music is Dead, You Should Hear This
Hayley Westenra's enchanting performance proves beyond doubt that Celtic music is far from being consigned to the annals of history. Listen to her now.
The Art World Was Scandalized By This Artist's Smile
Vigée-Le Brun quickly rose to fame, but at the start of her career she was criticised over a smile. Take a look at some of her work.
The Voice Coming Out of This Girl Is Incredible!
When this 7 year old came to sing at a singing talent show in Norway, no one was prepared for the voice that would come out of her...
Michelangelo and Rome: An Artistic Love Story
Michelangelo had quite the love affair with Rome, as can be evidenced by his gorgeous works as both painter and sculptor.
André Rieu Amazes Us With a Gorgeous "I Will Survive"!
André Rieu joins forces with powerhouse singer Dorona Alberti to sing "I Will Survive".
Classic Performance: The `Smoking Magician`!
Tom Mullica is one of the most celebrated magicians and comedians in the world, and is known for his amazing cigarette tricks. Also, his great sense of humor and showmanship make for a very entertaining show!
Feast Your Eyes on 10 of the World's Greatest Sculptures
The world is full of wonderful sculptures that amaze people and get them talking. Here are 10 such sculptures!
20 Hilarious Recreations of Famous Paintings
The Getty Museum challenge contiures - 20 more submissions of people recreating their favourite masterpieces at home with hilarious results.
This is the Most Amazing Wood Carving You'll Ever See
It took this artist 4 years to create this incredible piece of wood art. It was well worth his time, the work was awarded the world record on Guinness World Records.
A Sublime Musical Courtship that is Both Funny and Beautiful
A delightful rendition of Salsa De La Luna as a romantic interaction between two violins.