Michael Vincent

Toronto

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Ludwig Van

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Ludwig Van Montréal

Founder of @LudwigVanTO & @LudwigVanMtl (Acquired by @MosesZnaimer). Tweet weekly about music and media.

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Articles

From Beethoven to Prison Beethoven: 7 Classical Musicians Who Got Arrested

1 month ago | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

Ever been busted for adding a spicy chord to the national anthem? No? Then you’re already doing better than Igor Stravinsky. From murder to tax fraud, these classical music legends got into more trouble than your average rock star.
Musicians vs. WestJet: How Not to Handle a Trombone

1 month ago | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

A routine flight turned into an expensive ordeal when three Quebec musicians were kicked off their WestJet plane. The reason? A trombone. What should have been a simple flight became a nightmare for three Quebec musicians. Gate staff had assured Hélène Lemay she could bring her trombone aboard, noting plenty of overhead bin space was available. Following standard protocol, the musicians boarded without issue. Things Got HeatedBut one flight attendant had other ideas.
That "Perfect Pitch" Superpower? Turns Out Anyone Can Learn It

2 months ago | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

Remember being told some musicians just have a magical ability to name any note they hear? That gift called perfect pitch (or absolute pitch if you’re fancy) lets them identify a C-sharp as easily as you’d spot the colour red? Yeah, about that. New research says we’ve all been lied to. The myth that wouldn’t dieFor years, the story went like this: either you were born with absolute pitch (and started piano lessons before you could tie your shoes), or you missed the boat entirely. Mozart had it.
Trump Just Crowned Himself King of the Kennedy Center

2 months ago | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

Ready or not, America’s premier performing arts venue is getting a Trump makeover. The former president tweeted Friday that he is going to declare himself chairman, tossing out the current leadership faster than a reality show elimination round. What’s actually happening hereThe Kennedy Center isn’t just any theater — it’s a living memorial to JFK that houses the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera.
Classical's Big Night: Your 2025 Grammy Roundup

2 months ago | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

The 67th Grammy Awards brought its usual spectacle to the Crypto.com Arena last night, and while pop stars grabbed headlines, classical music had its own moment to shine. Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz emerged as the evening’s standout, scoring a remarkable triple win with Revolución Diamantina.
Classical Music at a Turning Point: Trump's 2025 Cultural Agenda

2 months ago | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

The classical music world faces a pivotal moment as Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals potential shifts in America’s cultural landscape. While his previous term saw the landmark signing of the Music Modernization Act in 2018 — a bipartisan achievement that modernized copyright law and improved compensation for creators — his 2025 agenda suggests a different approach to cultural policy.
The State of Music in Canada: 2024 By the Numbers

Jan 20, 2025 | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

The music industry’s annual report card is in, and the numbers tell a fascinating story about how Canadians consume music in 2024. Luminate, the industry’s leading data tracker, has just released its comprehensive year-end report after analyzing more than 20 trillion data points from 500 verified sources.
Schoenberg Archive Incinerated in Historic Blaze

Jan 13, 2025 | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

A devastating fire in Pacific Palisades, California, has destroyed Belmont Music Publishers, the exclusive publisher of Arnold Schoenberg’s works, wiping out their entire inventory of scores and rental materials. Belmont Music Publishers wasn’t just any music company. Since 1965, it has been the guardian of Schoenberg’s revolutionary compositions, from his early Romantic pieces to his groundbreaking twelve-tone works.
AI Transparency Bill Gets Music Industry Backing

Dec 2, 2024 | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

Major record labels and music groups are supporting new legislation that would force AI companies to reveal what materials they used to train their AI models. The music industry is rallying behind a new bill called the Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act. Right now, AI companies keep their training data secret – it’s a “black box.” This makes it nearly impossible for artists and rightsholders to know if their work was used without permission.
300-Year-Old Scottish Cello Set for Historic Public Debut

Nov 18, 2024 | ludwig-van.com | Michael Vincent

Scotland’s oldest surviving cello will make its public debut after nearly 250 years of silence. The rare baroque instrument, crafted in 1726 by John Simpson, was discovered in an Edinburgh basement. Details: The historic cello will be played publicly for the first time since the 18th century at Edinburgh’s St Cecilia’s Hall on April 25. The instrument was recently restored by renowned Scottish luthier David Rattray after being found in the basement of Edinburgh University’s Reid Concert Hall.