Pipe Organ History at Westminster Abbey
Pipe organs have been part of the majestic history of Westminster Abbey for hundreds of years. The current organ, made by the organ builders of … Read more
Pipe organs have been part of the majestic history of Westminster Abbey for hundreds of years. The current organ, made by the organ builders of … Read more
The bugle call, Taps, is one of the most recognized melodies of the American military. It was first heard during the Civil War in July … Read more
Bösendorfer is the name of a company in Vienna, Austria, that has been manufacturing pianos since the early 19th century. Each piano is carefully handcrafted … Read more
Danny Boy, one of the most famous Irish ballads set to the tune of Londonderry Air, is filled with the poignant sentiment of a parent … Read more
It has only been since the 20th century that women musicians have gained acceptance into the traditionally male symphony orchestras. This hesitancy had a lot … Read more
Out of all the musical intervals, the one that has been steeped in ominous superstitions since the Middle Ages is the tritone. This augmented fourth … Read more
The love between Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck Schumann is an endearing story that celebrates their music, muse and marriage. It survived parental disapproval, gossip … Read more
His violin studies as a young man paid off during his courtship of his future wife, Martha Skelton. While she sang and played the harpsichord … Read more