3,602 Views - Click for Slideshow Neal E Boyd could be bringing opera back. Neal E Boyd is the winner of America’s Got Talent, a reality show that looks for stars who can do it all. Tonight, Neal E Boyd’s dreams came true thanks to the show, taking him from insurance seller to opera king. Last September, I predicted an opera revival, and while I was slightly disappointed I was wrong, I now have regained confidence, thanks to Neal E Boyd, that this could happen. This slideshow highlights some of the best classical music and opera innovations on Trend Hunter. Via: trendhunter

Inspirational Ads (VIDEO)

Deaf Violinist for Pantene Chrysalis Shampoo

Every once in awhile, a truly jaw-dropping inspirational commercial captures our attention. P&G;haircare brand Pantene and ad agency Grey Worldwide in Thailand have created a four-minute ad that features…
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Color-Changing Glass Buildings (GALLERY)

Icelandic Opera House in Reykjavik

The Icelandic Opera House in Reykjavik, Iceland is perhaps the most appropriate place in the world for a glass cube-shaped opera house replete with color-changing LED lighting. The 820-seat Icelandic…
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Morbid Musical Movies (VIDEO)

Paris Hilton Goes Goth in Repo! The Genetic Opera

Ready to see Paris Hilton as you've never seen her before? The heiress is starring in Repo! The Genetic Opera, a morbid musical movie in which she acts, sings and dances. Snippets of her dramatic performance…
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Pianos That Literally Rock (GALLERY)

The Chichi

This beautiful wooden creation was designed by Sarah Davenport of Davenport Designers and Cabinetmakers in the UK. Sarah is pictured in the second photo. She was inspired to design the rocking instrument,…

Daredevil Opera Stunts (VIDEO)

Lesley Garrett Sings on the Tower of London

English opera star Lesley Garrett participated in a daredevil stunt organized by the Sky Arts TV channel to promote discounted tickets to the English National Opera. Garrett was hoisted via a crane over…

Hollywood Operas (VIDEO)

Brokeback Mountain to Become Opera

Brokeback Mountain, the movie starring the late Heath Ledger, will go from being a pop culture movie sensation to a cutting edge opera. The New York City Opera will put on their own adaption of the big…

Musical Robots

Honda Asimo to Conduct Orchestra

A Honda robot will conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a concert that will take place on May 13th in Detroit. The Honda Asimo robot will pick up the baton and lead the human musicians in a rendition…

Flaming Instruments (VIDEO)

Man Plays Burning Piano

Talk about a dramatic performance. Earlier this month, Japanese pianist Yosuke Yamashita plopped down on the bench of grand piano as it went up in flames. Fortunately, he played it safe by not only jumping…

Hick Vocalists (VIDEO)

Three Redneck Tenors

Three good ole boys was sittin' on the Ford onced and begun to harmonizin' A fancy-schmancy car rolled up and asked if they'd like to earn some money. Since the opera house they normally sang at had sunk…

Grandest Piano Of Them All (GALLERY)

Schimmel Pegasus Piano

This hand-made über exclusive Schimmel Pegasus Piano is one of only fourteen that were made ten years ago for high-profile people like Eddie Murphy, Lenny Kravitz, and Prince. Now you have a chance to…

Swarovski Opera Glasses (GALLERY)

Luxury Views at the Met

Opera lovers can now add to the glamour and elegance of their night out with this marvelously blinged out...ahem, this marvelously bejeweled pair of Swarovski Opera Glasses. The luxury item comes with…

Instruments of the Future

Pianos for the Millenium

I have been playing the piano for quite some time now. One of the main reasons I began to play was because I saw the piano as a beautiful instrument. Not just from its outer appearance, but because the…

Turn Your iPhone Into A Piano (VIDEO)

iAno

Do you like to play piano? Got an iPhone? Well, you can now turn it into a sleek portable piano, provided it is jailbroken so you can install thirdparty software. iPhone developer Mister Aardvark has just…

Fine Craftsmanship Gone Awry

Seiler Metal Suspension Piano

Is it just me, or is this really bizarre? Why would a piano maker that has been making quality instruments for 155 years make something like this? True, they only made four, but wood is just so magnificent…

Toyota Violin Playing Robot (VIDEO)

Helpful Humanoids by 2010

Starting next decade, Toyota plans to begin using advanced robots and humanoids as assistants. This goes hand-in-hand with the Japanese automotive company's "Global Vision 2020" which outlines the aspiration…

Wireless Touch-Screen Piano

Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV

Yamaha is becoming more technologically advanced, taking music a step further with its Disklavier Mark IV, an easy-to-use, yet advanced music entertainment system. Its features and functions are packed…

Freakishly Funky Pianos (GALLERY)

The Gibson Exotic Collection

Baldwin, the piano brand in the Gibson family (think guitars), has introduced their Exotic Collection. The pianos in this collection are brilliantly colored with nontraditional plates, keys, and lids.…

Eco-Friendly Instruments

Walden Pond Wood Piano

Those beautiful trees that grew around the famous Walden Pond make for one beautiful piano. You don't think they cut down the trees around Walden Pond, do you? They didn't. Wood that had fallen naturally…

Opera Revival (VIDEO)

Luciano Pavaroti's Death

Is that an aria I hear? With media attention on the death of famed tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, the classical music might be in our ears once again. Could opera finally get the exposure it's been needing…

Mixing Music With LEDs (VIDEO)

Tenori-On

This new music instrument called Tenori-On was created by Yamaha and media artist Toshio Iwai. The companies teamed up to create this incredible music instrument using LED lights. Users will love the interactive…

Vegetable Orchestra (VIDEO)

Music From Vegetable Instruments or Modern Art?

Fresh vegetables are good for you. They are also pretty to look at. But did you know you can also listen to them? The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra describes their music, " The Vegetable Orchestra performs…

The Robotic Hand Pianist Plays Cool Classical Music

Love classical music? Wish you could play some yourself but don't know how? Then you will love The Pianist Hand Concert. It has a set of gears and levers inside of it that move the fingers interactively…

Flute Beatbox (VIDEO)

Elegance With a Base Line

If I had to pick a favourite Trend I would pick Music Innovation. Sometimes we seem to take the art and creativity that goes into music for granted. And than we see something like this, and it reminds…

Virtuoso Violin Machine (VIDEO)

Your audio system can't match the purity of a real violin. That's why Paroutaud Music Laboratories released the $17,500 Virtuoso Violin Machine. "Developed by Paroutaud Music Laboratories, the Virtuoso…

Ultra High Tech Instruments

Violins of the Future

Electronic drum sets were being used by chart topping bands in the early 90s... but the trend continues. Now, even classic instruments are getting high tech. The Vivo2 violin, shown here, uses injection…

Schimmel Grand Piano-Pegasus by Luigi Colani

It costs $200,000, but it's probably worth $250,000. ;) The Schimmel Grand Piano-Pegasus designed by Luigi Colani features ultra modern design, an electric opening lid, and high end digital sound technology.…

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