The Impact of Richard Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” on Opera
The 19th Century witnessed some of the most extreme musical developments in Western history. Everything appeared to be expanding. Orchestras commonly numbered a hundred performers, … Read more
The 19th Century witnessed some of the most extreme musical developments in Western history. Everything appeared to be expanding. Orchestras commonly numbered a hundred performers, … Read more
Form or structure in music refers to how the music is constructed or put together. There are many different forms or structures that have developed … Read more
In conversation, people often make the connection between improvisation and jazz. This makes perfect sense as the genre is oriented around the improvisational skills of … Read more
One of the most engaging and inspirational areas of music is where Eastern and Western cultures intersect. Over hundreds of years of cultural history, fruitful … Read more
It’s not unreasonable to imagine that classical and folk music are completely separate genres. Never the twain shall meet, however, folk music has played a … Read more
When you hear the music of Verdi (1813-1901), it is often so powerful and passionate that the emotions you feel are overwhelming. In this way … Read more
JS Bach (1685 – 1750), came from a long line of musicians that is thought to date back to a man named Veit Bach. He … Read more
When it comes to accurately measuring the impact Ludwig van Beethoven had on the musical world, numerous academic tomes deal with this in an appropriate … Read more
Ever expect a bookshop to turn into an opera stage while checking out the best-sellers? A few weeks back at Dussmann bookshop in central Berlin, … Read more
Tamar Greene, the man playing George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton on Broadway, just pulled off the sweetest move ever on Instagram. The singer was … Read more
You ever come across a song that just wraps you up in this vibe of acceptance and warmth like nothing else? Well, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ … Read more
Tracing the evolution of any instrument is rewarding, informative, and enlightening. It may be particularly so if you have ever played or are interested in … Read more
It’s maybe an odd thought to consider that once there were no orchestras. That fabulous collection of a hundred or more hard-working musicians ready to … Read more
French composer Claude Debussy did not align himself with the movement that became known as Impressionism. Understandably, Debussy resisted this classification as with it could … Read more
I am going to begin this article with a small confession. When I saw this title, it made me reflect on my musical education. What … Read more