The Piano Music Of Lesser-known Composers
It’s often said that history is written by the victorious. In a cultural context, this is no different, especially the further one travels back in … Read more
It’s often said that history is written by the victorious. In a cultural context, this is no different, especially the further one travels back in … Read more
To appreciate the extensive influence Italian opera has had on Classical music we need to take a good look into its past. One claim is … Read more
Nationalism can be considered to refer to music that embraces some traditional elements such as that of folk songs or typical dance forms. It can … Read more
The 19th Century witnessed some of the most extreme musical developments in Western history. Everything appeared to be expanding. Orchestras commonly numbered a hundred performers, … Read more
Form or structure in music refers to how the music is constructed or put together. There are many different forms or structures that have developed … Read more
In conversation, people often make the connection between improvisation and jazz. This makes perfect sense as the genre is oriented around the improvisational skills of … Read more
It is consistently a challenge to summarise the life of an individual in around a thousand words. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), was not only a phenomenally … Read more
One of the most engaging and inspirational areas of music is where Eastern and Western cultures intersect. Over hundreds of years of cultural history, fruitful … Read more
It’s not unreasonable to imagine that classical and folk music are completely separate genres. Never the twain shall meet, however, folk music has played a … Read more
When you hear the music of Verdi (1813-1901), it is often so powerful and passionate that the emotions you feel are overwhelming. In this way … Read more
JS Bach (1685 – 1750), came from a long line of musicians that is thought to date back to a man named Veit Bach. He … Read more
When it comes to accurately measuring the impact Ludwig van Beethoven had on the musical world, numerous academic tomes deal with this in an appropriate … Read more
Ever expect a bookshop to turn into an opera stage while checking out the best-sellers? A few weeks back at Dussmann bookshop in central Berlin, … Read more
Tamar Greene, the man playing George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton on Broadway, just pulled off the sweetest move ever on Instagram. The singer was … Read more
You ever come across a song that just wraps you up in this vibe of acceptance and warmth like nothing else? Well, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ … Read more