Messiaen Preludes
The music of Olivier Messiaen is like no other I have heard. His highly individual methods of composition coupled with his use of bird-song and … Read more
The music of Olivier Messiaen is like no other I have heard. His highly individual methods of composition coupled with his use of bird-song and … Read more
Classical music permeates so many of the everyday happenings in our lives that sometimes it is easy to overlook. Consider how many advertisements make full … Read more
As musical history has developed pieces of music written by composers have gradually been increasing in duration. An early symphony by Haydn or Mozart would … Read more
It’s that time of the year again, when people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gather to celebrate the deceased. So, whether you have to come … Read more
It is now December and the shops here in the UK are filling with stacks of chocolate, fake snow and discounted Christmas gift options. This … Read more
It is sometimes quite a task to single out particular classical pieces from the extensive piano repertoire and label them as most popular, however, there … Read more
The word intermediate can mean many different things to different people; especially when considering pieces for the piano. As a yardstick, I have chosen to … Read more
There seem to be two distinct camps of thinking when it comes to studying classical music. Many people feel it is an excellent idea and … Read more
Jazz for many people conjures the image of a sophisticated bar, late in the evening, perhaps with a lone pianist accompanying the visitors enjoying a … Read more
America has tended to dominate the jazz landscape for years, and perhaps understandably as this is where jazz has its origins. The popular appeal and … Read more
In a world of music that is often dominated by works from Italian and German composers, the impressive catalogue of compositions from Spain is all … Read more
It can often be a major challenge to bring classroom music and classical music together. Often the perception from students can be that the music … Read more
Classical ballet that we know and love today is in no small part due to the foresight and intelligence of Catherine Medici (1519-1589). This remarkable … Read more
This article is dedicated to some of my favourite compositions for the winning combination of Violin and Piano. There are many more works I would … Read more
Classical music comes in many different and diverse styles. From the Medieval to the present day, music covers a huge range of exciting composers and … Read more