Franz Schubert Classical Or Romantic Composer?
The tragically short life of Franz Schubert gave rise to some of the most celebrated and performed music written during that period of history. Schubert, … Read more
The tragically short life of Franz Schubert gave rise to some of the most celebrated and performed music written during that period of history. Schubert, … Read more
Many of us have either learned or heard the music of JS Bach played on the piano. As we find ourselves in the 21st Century, … Read more
At first, the title might be a little off-putting, but exploring these two key areas of cultural history brings with it many benefits. Above all … Read more
Comparing two composers presents a difficult challenge. In the case of Brahms (1833-1897) and Wagner (1813-1883), both are celebrated Romantic composers whose contributions to the … Read more
It may be helpful when exploring the title to understand that the word renaissance broadly means re-birth. This is particularly relevant as, during this colourful … Read more
Ludwig van Beethoven is felt by many to be amongst the greatest composers who ever lived. His remarkable contributions to the symphony, concerto, sonata, and … Read more
In spite of composing some of the most dramatically beautiful music ever heard, Beethoven’s life was littered with tragedy. Apart from the obvious horror of … Read more
Before we dive further into this burning question that has generously scattered itself across many internet forums, it may be of interest to understand a … Read more
Both of these types of choral music have enjoyed popularity for many hundreds of years. Such was the demand for cantatas during the Baroque era … Read more
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
When taking a steady look back at the history of piano manufacturing it appears that the end of the 19th Century was a popular time … Read more
For anyone unfamiliar with the world of music notation software, let me quickly point out that these two examples are leaders in the … Read more
There have been, over the history of the piano, many, different and diverse methods of learning the instrument. Teaching and learning approaches have been and … Read more
Many of the recent piano reviews I have written have drawn their source material from the acoustic range of pianos both old and new. This … Read more
Hallet & Davis pianos may not be a manufacturer that is familiar to pianists in Europe. As a brand they began as many did in … Read more