The Influence of Folk Music on Classical Compositions
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
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
One outstanding characteristic of the Romantic period was the rise of the virtuoso pianist-composer. Many features of the Romantic Era were somewhat extreme, particularly in … 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
How Many Strings Are In A Piano Most contemporary pianos have a range of seven and a quarter octaves. This has become an industry standard … Read more
Depending on how you want to draw a parallel to the piano, many instruments could be considered to be close cousins or distant relatives. Let’s … Read more
Chamber music dates back many hundreds of years. It usually refers to a type of music that is designed to be performed by modest-sized ensembles … Read more