Why Was the ‘Rite of Spring’ Considered so Controversial?
From an unashamedly personal standpoint, I find the ‘Rite of Spring’ to be one of the most ground-breaking, revolutionary pieces of orchestral music ever written. … Read more
From an unashamedly personal standpoint, I find the ‘Rite of Spring’ to be one of the most ground-breaking, revolutionary pieces of orchestral music ever written. … Read more
For many people, the use of the word medieval conjures up a time of extreme poverty, war and plague with little in the way of … Read more
Taylor Swift’s Songs About Friendship 1. ‘Peace’ Starting with an up-to-date track by this exceptionally popular singer-songwriter called ‘Peace’. Taylor Swift has written and co-produced … Read more
Songs About Neglect 1. ‘A Gunshot to The Head of Trepidation’ by Trivium We take a direct plunge into the dark waters of neglect and … Read more
Songs About Being Led On 1. ‘So In Love’ by Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark The single version of this track sold an impressive 50,000 … Read more
Songs About A Boxer 1. ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor I would venture to say that aside from the song below, this track by … Read more
Whether you are a devotee of the Kawai brand or someone whose preferences and tastes reside elsewhere, it is almost impossible not to hold some … Read more
Opera remains a hot topic not only as a genre of music but more specifically when looking into its origins. To fully appreciate the languages … Read more
At first glance, the title of this article could appear somewhat confusing. There are many well-established colleges and academies in London that facilitate performers to … Read more
One of the most stimulating challenges in the popular culture of the 21st century is understanding the ever-expanding world of electronic music. The title above … Read more
On a light-hearted note, this title could provoke a stimulating variety of responses depending perhaps on the age of the person you pose the question … Read more
I expect you may have already come across the two main words of the title Ave Maria and know their meaning. However, to make sure … Read more
When we talk about dynamics in a musical context, we are referring to changes in volume. This as you will probably already be aware, entails … Read more
One of the most important developments in 20th Century classical music was the effective dissolving of tonality. The entire system of keys that had dominated … Read more
To better gauge the feelings that customers have regarding these two electronic keyboards, I have taken a survey from several current websites. On ‘Review Finder’ … Read more