Orchestral Instruments of the Renaissance
During the Renaissance, culture, science, and philosophy experienced a rebirth. As the name for the period suggests, there was a strong move away from the … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
The Impact of Synthesised Instruments on Classical Compositions
The possibility of synthesized sound is not a new one. Synths have been around since the mid-1960s, with inventors like Robert Moog, who created one … Read more
The Influence of Folk Music on Classical Composers
Folk music, depending on culture and global location, can broadly be described as traditional music. It’s often passed down through the generations orally as opposed … Read more
Classical Music and Outer Space: What’s The Connection?
If you’re a Stanley Kubrick fan, you may already have experienced that tremendous link between space and music. The opening scene of the film is … Read more
Brilliant Use of Classical Music in Movie Trailers
It is not uncommon to find that film producers either choose to not commission a new score, preferring instead to use existing classical music. Other … Read more
Mozart’s Operatic Influence on Modern Pop Music
The influence of W.A. Mozart across all areas of culture has been colossal, from the Baby Mozart Project through to contemporary song. You can hardly … Read more
The Influence of Indian Classical Music on Western Composers
As the opportunity for musicians to travel became more accessible and cheaper, the influence of other cultures began to impact composers across the world. From … Read more
6 Famous Romantic Era Music Pieces You Should Know
This article is given over to some of the most well-known and well-loved pieces from the Romantic era of music. The Romantic era is one … Read more
Baroque Dance Suites: A Forgotten Genre?
Forgotten Baroque Dance SuitesBefore the idea of the sonata and sonata form took hold of music in the Classical Era, the Dance Suite was an … Read more
The Future of Classical Music in the 21st Century
This is a particularly interesting title as we enter uncharted territories with the rise of AI across The Arts. Some greet this revolution with eager … Read more
7 Pieces of Classical Music about Love
Like a theme that threads through so much art, literature and music, love has provided inspiration for some of the most celebrated composer’s works. In … Read more
5 Famous Piano Pieces By W A Mozart
Mozart is probably the most celebrated composer from the Classical period of music. His output contained over six hundred compositions, many of which were for … Read more
Albert Einstein: His Musical Life
Many of us are very familiar with the equation E=MC2 and the many pictures of the wild-haired scientist who created it, but what do you know … Read more
Gustav Mahler’s Symphonies: Bridging the Romantic and Modern Eras
Austrian-born composer and conductor Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), was one of the greatest symphonic writers of his age. His lifetime spans a key period in musical … Read more
Classical Music Festivals Around The World
Post-pandemic, the opportunity to enjoy live music and music festivals at home, abroad or further afield is again possible. The plethora of options is almost … Read more