These two great composers were born on the same day, seven years apart, and it is known that they could not stand each other. It … Read more
Alicia’s isn’t all that good at playing the violin, and Donkeyotee is no Frank Sinatra, but the two together produce an altogether unforgettable sound. What … Read more
Game of Thrones is one of the most exciting and most popular tv series. The incredible twists and turns of the plot keep viewers to … 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
Acclaimed cellist Julian Lloyd Webber delivered a great message to music students at the Birmingham Conservatoire. We reprint his speech in its entirety: In 1977 … Read more
We are innately sensitive to sound. Whether it reaches us through our ears or our bodies, or both, sound has a significant impact on our … Read more
Game Of Thrones, the hit HBO series, has been a big part of our blog series. From virtuosic piano solos to an impromptu performance at … Read more
One of the first things to consider when you are studying Beethoven’s piano music is that the instruments he used to play on and compose … Read more
The aim of this article is to guide students of music, or enthusiasts, towards some key pieces from Western Classical Music that are of particular … Read more
What is Music Therapy? Music can have a profound effect on nearly everyone evoking the full gamut of human emotions often with only a few … Read more
Whilst we regularly see performances on the piano with a single pianist, there are a large number of astonishing pieces specially composed for one piano … 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
Love is in the air these days, so we thought we’d give a try to make your day a little brighter. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we have … Read more
Characteristics of Hector Berlioz Music For many listeners, Hector Berlioz epitomizes the image of the Romantic composer. His works are often monumental in their ambitions … Read more
In Beethoven’s relatively short life he devoted significant time to composing for the instrument that he made his own: the piano. Even though Beethoven composed … Read more