Guitar vs Piano: The Difficulty and Challenges of Playing These Popular Instruments
In this article, I am going to take a look into the challenges of playing these two extremely popular instruments. Is a guitar an easier … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
How to Play Beethoven’s Piano Works? Tips and Hints on Playing Beethoven
One of the first things to consider when you are studying Beethoven’s piano music is that the instruments he used to play on and compose … Read more
How to Play Chopin? Tips and Hints on Playing Chopin
Music was an important part of Chopin’s life from his very first years. His parents are reported to have recognised the profound effect that music … Read more
Symphony vs Orchestra vs Philharmonic (Differences and Exploration)
Music is littered with terminology, some of which can be confusing or misunderstood. In this article, I am going to delve into the meaning behind … Read more
Summertime: 8 Greatest Versions of George Gershwin’s Summertime
Summertime, composed by the American pianist and composer, George Gershwin, is perhaps the most recognised and celebrated song he ever composed. Gershwin wrote the song … Read more
The Best of George Frideric Handel (7 Beautiful Works by Handel)
1. The Messiah In a concise survey of my favourite Handel pieces, it would be impossible not to begin with The Messiah. This is probably … Read more
The Best of George Gershwin (5 Beautiful Works by George Gershwin)
In this article, I am going to take a brief look at the life and works of the composer and pianist, George Gershwin. Gershwin is … Read more
The Best of Franz Liszt (5 Beautiful Works by Franz Liszt)
Franz Liszt was one of the most influential and controversial figures in Romantic music. His reputation as a formidable and almost unrivalled virtuoso pianist of … Read more
The Best of Robert Schumann (5 Beautiful Works by Robert Schumann)
Making an accurate summary of any composer’s musical life is a subject of controversy and debate. Schumann’s life was not an easy one and has … Read more
The Best of Niccolò Paganini (3 Beautiful Works by Niccolò Paganini)
Born in Genoa in October of 1782, Paganini was to become one of the most celebrated violinists of his age. Encouraged and taught as a … Read more
9 Famous Pieces of Reggae Music You Should Listen To
From its origins in 1960’s Jamaica, reggae has become a key genre of popular music. Reggae developed from an earlier musical form called ska, many … Read more
8 Famous Pieces of Bluegrass Music You Should Listen To
It is often said that Bluegrass music is more a way of playing the music rather than a genre in its own right. What can … Read more
Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie
Today Erik Satie is often viewed as a curious eccentric composer who wrote some pleasant piano pieces that have now become somewhat overplayed. In fact, … Read more
The Creation by Joseph Haydn
Much speculation and debate surround the conception of this oratorio, especially the origin of the libretto. Some claimed it was a text destined for Handel … Read more
The Piano Sonata in C# Minor Op.27; No.2 by Beethoven
Of all the celebrated works by this great composer, this Piano Sonata ranks high amongst them. It was composed in 1801 at a time when … Read more