Six Most Interesting Facts About Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
In early 18th century Venice there lived a self-assured red-haired priest named Antonio Lucio Vivaldi. Traveling with an entourage that nearly always included his elderly … Read more
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10 Creative Gift Ideas Inspired by Music
Whatever we do, music inspires each of us in some manner. This is no different for the designers who create the products we love. Some of … Read more
The 18 Weirdest And Funniest Craigslist Ads For Musicians
You can always count on Craigslist for some highly questionable listings but we all know the free online classifieds site has a reputation for publishing some unusual, … Read more
8 World’s Largest Musical Instruments Ever Made
Although it’s unlikely you’ll come across many of these instruments in a symphony orchestra any time soon, they all are top of the list if … Read more
Wives And Loves Of Great Composers
It is often said that behind every great and successful man stands a great woman. This old saying certainly applies to famous composers as well. Like … Read more
14 Exceptionally Rare Videos Of Famous Composers In The Last Century
The Classical period was over far too early for any film footage to existing. Textbooks usually say that the Romantic period ended in 1900 and … Read more
4 Pieces Of Similar Tracks to Vivaldi’s Spring
One of the most popular pieces of Baroque music ever written has to be Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ (1718-1720). This collection of pieces is essentially … Read more
10 Amazing Child Music Prodigies: from Past to Present
Stories of child prodigies in the classical genre have a long history, going back to some of the greatest composers in the 18th and 19th … Read more
Six Curious Facts about Perfect Pitch
The term “perfect pitch” indicates the ability to identify the pitch of a musical tone without an external reference pitch. The first studies about the … Read more
12 Delicious Food Recipes Named After Famous Musicians
Many of the foods we enjoy today were named for their creator or the inspiration of the recipe. So many foods and recipes we take … Read more
The Best of Mozart (7 Beautiful Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
In this day and age of top ten, best one hundred, and all-time greatest, it’s challenging to be asked to write an article on the … Read more
These Are The 12 Most Expensive Violins Of All Time
In 2006, this damaged violin was found in the attic of a home in Britain. After two years of in-depth trace analysis it was proved … Read more
21 Websites to Learn Violin Lesson Online (Free and Paid Violin Courses)
Learn Violin Lesson Online, Free and Paid Violin CoursesViolin is a demanding and beautiful instrument, and it requires much dedication and practice to become a competent … Read more
George Enescu – 10 Facts About The Great Romanian Composer
George Enescu was a Romanian composer, violinist, pianist, conductor, and teacher, regarded as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century and Romania’s most … Read more
20 Unexpected Acts Of Kindness Involving Famous Musicians
1.Niccolò Paganini The famous violinist Niccolo Paganini once did a good deed for Nicette, a peasant girl who cooked and cleaned for him. She was … Read more