Minutes That Will Make You Love Brahms (7 Great Pieces)
If you are not familiar with the German-born composer Johannes Brahms then this article might be for you. What I am aiming to … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
Left-Handed Piano: Challenge and Inspiration for One-Handed Pianist
At first, the title of this article might make you think that this is a slightly odd subject but there is a world of interest … Read more
5 Chopin Saddest Pieces You Must Listen To
Frederick Chopin has to be one of the most iconic composers of his age. In so many ways he embodies the Romantic image of a … Read more
Albert Einstein: His Musical Life
Many of us are very familiar with the equation E=MC2 and the many pictures of the wild-haired scientist who created it, but what do you know … Read more
Did WA Mozart Play the Piano?
Many composers dedicate their lives to creating breathtaking, innovative, and even ground-breaking music without being renowned for their instrumental or vocal skills. Whilst they may … Read more
The Characteristics of Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Music
Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most influential and important composers whose life spanned the Classical and Romantic periods. His life began in Bonn, … Read more
Characteristics of Haydn Music: An Introduction
Two composers stand shoulder to shoulder as giants of the Classical era. One is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the other Joseph Haydn. Whilst there are definite … Read more
Why Is Beethoven So Important In The History Of Classical Music?
In a similar vein to many other classical composers who are collectively considered to be important, Beethoven was a pioneer. If you only examine his … Read more
Similarities Between Mozart And Beethoven
Mozart and Beethoven are amongst the most celebrated composers in the Classical world of music. Not only their phenomenal outpouring of works but their personal … Read more
5 Classical Music Pieces for Electric Guitar You Should Listen To
This article crosses many borders in a search for compositions that have been specifically written for that iconic popular music instrument, the electric guitar. The … Read more
A Concise History Of Music Therapy
Before exploring the history of music therapy, pause for a moment to consider the definition of the therapy given by the British Association for Music … Read more
The Best of George Frideric Handel (7 Beautiful Works by Handel)
1. The Messiah In a concise survey of my favourite Handel pieces, it would be impossible not to begin with The Messiah. This is probably … Read more
Why Does Music Make Us Feel Emotions?
This has to be one of the most asked questions about music. It is probably something everyone has from time to time pondered perhaps when … Read more
What Instruments Did Beethoven Play?
Beethoven’s date of birth meant that he was destined to live between two major eras of musical history; the Classical and the Romantic. He was … Read more
The Piano Sonata in C# Minor Op.27; No.2 by Beethoven
Of all the celebrated works by this great composer, this Piano Sonata ranks high amongst them. It was composed in 1801 at a time when … Read more