10 Pachelbel Facts – Interesting Facts About Johann Pachelbel
From the years between 1600 and 1750, the Baroque period saw the creation of some of the greatest masterpieces ever composed. With well-known names such … Read more
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10 Jean Sibelius Facts – Interesting Facts About Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) is by far one of the greatest Finnish composers there has ever lived and is possibly one of the best examples of … Read more
10 Alban Berg Facts – Interesting Facts About Alban Berg
The well known Viennese composer Allan Berg (1885 – 1935) is remembered for helping to introduce a new wave of compositional styles and techniques during the … Read more
10 Modest Mussorgsky Facts – Interesting Facts About Modest Mussorgsky
Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky (1839 – 1881) is by far the most striking individual Russian composer of the late 19th century. Well known and respected for his achievements … Read more
10 Famous Viola Players and their Viola Performance (Great Violist)
Unlike other orchestras, viola is a unique one that requires a long time mastery of the complex instrument. Viola is almost similar to violin since … Read more
WHY DO WE GET GOOSE BUMPS WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC?
Everyone has felt chills up their spine when listening to a piece of music. Scientists have now unraveled a couple of theories behind why music … Read more
10 MOST REMARKABLE MUSIC WORLD RECORDS
The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the … Read more
Tchaikovsky and Brahms: it is fun to learn what happens when two fine composers of different temperaments meet for the first time
These two great composers were born on the same day, seven years apart, and it is known that they could not stand each other. It … Read more
Practicing Violin Next To A Donkey Awakens A Great Talent
Alicia’s isn’t all that good at playing the violin, and Donkeyotee is no Frank Sinatra, but the two together produce an altogether unforgettable sound. What … Read more
A Speech Every Classical Music Student Should Read!
Acclaimed cellist Julian Lloyd Webber delivered a great message to music students at the Birmingham Conservatoire. We reprint his speech in its entirety: In 1977 … Read more
Who Is The Fastest Clapper In The World? [VIDEO]
The most claps in one minute are 804 and were achieved by Bryan Bednarek (USA), at the Energy Command Studios in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA, … Read more
This Little Angel Playing the Harp Will Make You Feel Better About Life
Young harpist Alisa Sadikova is a truly gifted girl. She began playing the instrument at 5 years old and was immediately able to play without … Read more
Kangaroos Fighting Set To Classical Waltz
Maybe if you live in an Australian suburb, it’s normal to look out your window and see two kangaroos having at each other. For the … Read more
This Hilarious Conductor Perfectly Captures How Orchestra Rehearsals Go
It’s not easy being a conductor during practice, or so this humorous sketch would have us believe. A great way to get you or your friends … Read more
Gustav Holst: 10 Interesting Gustav Holst Facts
Gustav Holst (1874 – 1934) has become one of today’s 20th century’s most renowned classical composers. He is famed for transforming the heights of musical … Read more