4 Hardest Violin Pieces Ever Written (Most Difficult Violin Pieces)
For the purposes of this article, I will confine my selection of violin works to the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods of music. Once you … Read more
For the purposes of this article, I will confine my selection of violin works to the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods of music. Once you … Read more
The tuba family has provided the world with some of the greatest musicians in classical music. These world famous musicians have helped to completely revolutionize … Read more
Emerging in the middle of the 18th century, the symphony has been one of classical music’s most vibrant forms for over 300 years. With that … Read more
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The connections between The Arts is an intimate and historic one. Each offers its unique platform for self or even collective expression. Over centuries, music … Read more
For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of continually learning and exploring the world is the links that are often unearthed on that journey. … Read more
Alkan was, according to many accounts, not only a virtuoso pianist but a warm, if slightly shy, individual. It was through Alkan’s professor at the … Read more
Coming from the standpoint of a seasoned teacher with over thirty years at the chalk face, I passionately believe in the importance of music education … Read more
Minimalism grew organically out of a reaction to the Western creative cultures that dominated the landscape of late 1950s America. Since then, its popularity and … Read more
Before plunging headlong into the details of this title, let’s just take a moment to appreciate what is meant when the word counterpoint is used … Read more
Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most celebrated classical composers to ever have lived. His life and his music continue to attract authors who … Read more
Arriving with any certainty at historical facts can prove to be a slippery quest. The earliest accounts of opera being performed in America date back … Read more
Classical music abounds in Walt Disney productions: Fantasia contains animated sequences and narrations inspired by the pieces of classical music playing in the background, whether … Read more
Despite what you may feel about technology and its advancements, the idea of an immersive experience using VR in the world of classical music is … Read more
Experiments with electronics stretch back further in time than you might first imagine. Natural human curiosity coupled with the desire to create something unheard of … Read more