Did Mozart and Beethoven Meet Before?
With the hundreds of years that are now between us and the world of Mozart and Beethoven, it becomes difficult to understand how their lives … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
Messiaen Preludes
The music of Olivier Messiaen is like no other I have heard. His highly individual methods of composition coupled with his use of bird-song and … Read more
What Does The Orchestra Do During A Cadenza?
A key element of this title above is what is a cadenza. The answer to this sensible question is a gigantic clue to the answer … Read more
Chopin vs Liszt: The Two Famous Romantic Era Composers
Both Liszt and Chopin were born at a time in musical history when the piano was already established as a popular instrument with composers and … Read more
61 Versus 88 Key Pianos (Differences Between 61 Vs 88 Key Pianos)
Take a brief survey of the history of the piano and you will quickly discover that not all pianos are created equal. This is especially … Read more
21 Easy Piano Songs for Beginners (Music Videos)
As a beginner on almost every instrument, the range of possible pieces can be limited which is not encouraging if you want to make progress. … Read more
9 Pieces of Great Symphonies By Female Composers
Female composers have throughout history frequently been overlooked in favour of male composers. The reasons given were usually flimsy, biased and even ignorant. Whilst female … Read more
Mozart and Scatology | Interesting Toilet Humor
Without a doubt, the music of Mozart has a universal appeal that has endured for centuries. His reputation as a child prodigy, a virtuoso performer … Read more
How To Become A Concert Pianist
Many young pianists begin with the clear aspiration of becoming the next Lang Lang and playing to adoring audiences across the world. It’s a great … 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
Why Are Pianos So Expensive? (Answered)
At a cursory glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that a piano is simply a wooden shiny box that has two or three brass … Read more
Bach vs Handel: The Two Extremely Famous Baroque Composers
Bach vs Handel In this article, I am going to make a comparison between two extremely famous Baroque composers; George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) and Johan … Read more
Darkest Minor Keys By Famous Music Composers
When people first start to get to grips with the concept of harmony in music (from a Western point of view at least), the words … Read more
4 Pieces of Classical Music With A Good Story Behind Them
Classical Music With A Good Story Behind Them 1. ‘Quartet for the End of Time’ by Olivier Messiaen I am going, to begin with, what … Read more
Why are Music Teachers so Strict?
I wonder where this statement originates from. I am asking as it implies that all music teachers are strict, possibly even stricter than any other … Read more