Introduction of Nocturne Music
The term ‘nocturnal’ refers to things or events that are, for the most part, associated with the night. That in itself has a wealth of … Read more
The term ‘nocturnal’ refers to things or events that are, for the most part, associated with the night. That in itself has a wealth of … Read more
For many years I have labored under the misapprehension that I had a fairly sound grasp of the different kinds of piano that there available … Read more
Beethoven’s creative life is frequently placed into three periods; early, middle and late. It is a way of breaking down and analyzing the substantial contribution … Read more
Sculpture and painter Picasso is more closely associated with the world of cubist art than the world of music. To the public, Picasso is credited … Read more
Composers being influenced by the wonders of nature is quite a common theme. The French composer Olivier Messiaen is well-known for using bird song in … Read more
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
Before I delve headlong into an exploration of the holier side of minimalism, I thought it might be helpful to give a brief explanation of … Read more
The title of this article may reasonably raise a few eyebrows. Are we saying that borrowing is acceptable but theft is to be applauded? Can … Read more
This topic is one of the most important ones that occupy the waking hours of all passionate musicians and educationalists. Over successive years here in … Read more
Classical music permeates so many of the everyday happenings in our lives that sometimes it is easy to overlook. Consider how many advertisements make full … Read more
Many scandalous stories have rattled the world of classical music over and the ‘Great Piano Scam’ is perhaps one of the most interesting. The celebrated … Read more
There are as many people who would claim that music does not affect them at all, as the number of people who vehemently say it … Read more
Classical Music Inspired by FairyTales 1. ‘Der Erlkönig’ by Franz Schubert (D.328) This is one of the most terrifying songs that Schubert ever wrote. It … Read more
When you consider the evolution of the orchestra over its approximately five-hundred-year history, it is not surprising that many different types of the orchestra are … Read more
Jazz in all its various forms has its roots firmly planted in the Blues. From Black American folk music of the early 19th Century came … Read more