Dr Justin Wildridge

Chamber music refers to a more intimate musical setting that that of grander orchestral or operatic music. When listening to chamber music, we are likely … Read more

The term ‘absolute music’ is thought to have been first used by composer Richard Wagner concerning Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. Music can be considered to be … Read more

This title is one that has concerned many books written by eminent academics over many decades and one we can address only in scant detail … Read more

Unless you have had the inclination or opportunity to study theoretical music, then the terms in the title may not be entirely clear. Both terms … Read more

Mozart Vs Salieri It is probably important to highlight the fact that had it not been for the award-winning play and subsequent film, by Peter … Read more

The mechanics of singing is the source of much debate and controversy. Many singers will tell you that it is a skill you’re born with, … Read more

Classical music covers a very broad span of music from the Medieval to the present day. Each era of music has its unique characteristics and … Read more

Essentially, there are two different types of software programs in common use amongst composers today. These are ones designed to produce professional-looking scores, the same … Read more

There are many different kinds of music that are composed of a wide variety of forms and structures. Music that is often associated with a … Read more

To acquire a more comprehensive understanding of these musical terms it may be useful to step back a few centuries in musical history. Like most … Read more

In orchestras of today, it is perfectly normal for there to be in excess of one-hundred players. These players are commonly thought of as dividing … Read more

If you have ever seen Baroque architecture and paintings you will have a good idea of how ornate its appearance is. The style emanated from … Read more

During the short period of time during which Mozart lived, he is thought to have completed six-hundred and twenty-six compositions. This includes forty-one symphonies, twenty-seven … Read more

To fully appreciate where this title emerged from it is useful to have a window back in time to the era in which Chopin was … Read more