The Virtuoso Pianists: Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Horowitz
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
Dr Justin Wildridge
Role Of Women In Classical Music: Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, And Others
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?
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
How Many Instruments Are Similiar To A Piano?
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
The Role Of The Piano In Chamber Music
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
Is Competing at Seventeen Too Late for Piano?
There are many facets to this question that I will attempt to unpack. My first thought on reading the title, was why seventeen, not sixteen … 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
9 Pieces of Fast Piano Music & Songs
Fast piano music is a genre characterized by lively, energetic, and often virtuosic compositions that showcase the technical prowess of the pianist. Whether it’s the … Read more
5 Pieces of Classical Music About War
War, with its tumultuous and devastating impact on humanity, has been a recurring theme in art and literature throughout history Classical music, as a powerful … Read more
6 Pieces of Classical Music About Spring
In this exploration of classical music about spring, we will embark on a journey through a rich repertoire of compositions that evoke the sights, sounds, … Read more
6 Pieces of Classical Music About Snow
From delicate piano melodies to sweeping orchestral movements, classical composers have found inspiration in the imagery of snow, using music as a medium to convey … Read more
6 Pieces of Classical Music About Fire
Classical music has long been inspired by a wide range of subjects, and one of the recurring themes is fire. Fire symbolizes various emotions and … Read more
Certificate of Merit Piano: An Introduction
There are and have been many established routes for singers and instrumentalists to have their achievements recognised. The range of available options today is a … Read more
What Instruments Go Well With Piano
Whenever you are composing for a group of instruments/voices, achieving the desired balance between the different performers can be challenging. Experience in live performance helps … Read more
What Innovation Made the Piano Such a Popular Instrument?
Throughout musical history, there have been advances. Some of these are technical, some theoretical, and others instrumental. One of the most significant and enduring steps … Read more