7 Pieces of Classical Music about Death
The subject of death has been a focus of a large number of classical pieces of music from the earliest times to the present day. … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
The Orchestra in the Romantic Period
For the purposes of this article, I will broadly agree that the Romantic period of Western Classical Music runs from 1830 until the early 20th … Read more
4 Famous Baroque Music Pieces You Should Listen To
For this article, I am going to take a look at some of the famous pieces of Baroque music. What is interesting about this particular … Read more
6 Dramatic Classical Music Pieces You Should Know
In this article, I am going to take a whistle-stop tour of some of the most dramatic classical ever composed. Some may be familiar, others … Read more
Characteristics of Renaissance Music
The Renaissance period of music is one of the most diverse and exhilarating in the entire history of music. When you begin to delve and … Read more
6 Famous Renaissance Music Pieces and Composers
Even though the Renaissance period covered over two hundred years of cultural history many of what would be considered to be famous pieces from that … Read more
6 Most Scary Pieces of Classical Music
The world of Western Classical Music covers a vast array of extraordinary music to make every sense tingle. This article will take a brief look … Read more
Beethoven’s Symphonies: Three of the Best Symphonies by Beethoven
When considering a particular set of works that cover most of a composer’s life, it really comes down to personal choice. Beethoven and his Symphonies … 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
9 Most Difficult Piano Pieces of All Time (Hardest Piano Pieces)
Writing an article on the most difficult piano piece presents its own difficulties. Which periods of music should one consider and should the article consider … Read more
The Quietest Room In The World
In today’s hurry and hustle world where it sometimes feels as if there is never a quiet moment, you may be glad to know there … Read more
The Connection Between Classical Music and Literature
The connections between The Arts is an intimate and historic one. Each offers its unique platform for self or even collective expression. Over centuries, music … Read more
The Connection between Classical Music and Visual Arts
For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of continually learning and exploring the world is the links that are often unearthed on that journey. … Read more
Why Does Music Make Us Cry?
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
Zither vs Guzheng: What’s The Difference?
Before we can hope to unravel the mysteries contained in this thought-provoking title, let’s take a moment to explore each instrument in turn. From this … Read more