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Aesthetics

Traverse the intersection of music, fashion, and culture. Experience the grandeur of opera outfits, the elegance of ballet fashion, and the timeless allure of classical aesthetics.

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Don Giovanni: the man à la mode

Mordents inspects the costumes of Don Giovanni, wading through all the boring contemporary black-tie looks and the regular ol’ 18th century dress to bring you some of the more stand-out fits. Read More
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From Richness to Ruin: 7 Abandoned Opera Houses

We take a look at some once magnificient opera houses and their current state. Read More
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“Make it visceral and real“: How Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Influenced Fashion and Film

Mordents Magazine presents a gallery of best fashion looks ~vaguely~ inspired by Tchaikovsky's ballet extraordinaire, "Swan Lake". Read More
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The Revival of Classical Music on TikTok: Between Dark Academia and Cottagecore

Is TikTok revitalizing the way we experience classical music? Read More
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“Squid Game” on Netflix: childish games, blood, and classical music

The South Korean series combines bloodthirsty games, decadent luxury, and of course – classical music. Melodies of Haydn, Strauss, and... Read More
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Searching for Coherence in Dissonance

Much like the oft-mentioned fugue within the film itself, Louis van Beethoven is a bit of a mess. Musician biopics... Read More
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‘Hive Extravaganza’, Snake Skin and Rhinestones: The World of Custom-made Pianos

Taking a look at some - good and bad - showstopper piano designs. Read More
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12 looks from Lucia di Lammermoor

A list of choice costumes from various productions of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Read More
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The most expensive violins in the world

These violins were crafted by Antonio Stradivari or Guarneri “del Gesù”; they have passed through the hands of virtuosos like... Read More
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Piano Arrangements of Orchestral Works

Here are some of the most astonishing piano arrangements of famous orchestral works that are worth listening to! Read More
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The most expensive pianos in the world

More than 300 years ago, Italian inventor Bartolomeo Cristofori, working as the Keeper of the Instruments for the Medicis, built... Read More
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