The Best of Johann Pachelbel (6 Beautiful Works by Johann Pachelbel)
When you hear the name of Johann Pachelbel it’s often hard to get past the immense success of his Canon in D major and try … Read more
CLASSICAL
Top 10 Symphonies Everyone Should Know
Emerging in the middle of the 18th century, the symphony has been one of classical music’s most vibrant forms for over 300 years. With that … Read more
Five Composers Whose Private Lives Were Better Than Fiction
It’s beach season and you might just be looking for your perfect beach read. Bloodshed, deceptions and steamy love stories make for great beachside companions … Read more
6 Forgotten Composers From The Baroque Era
There are a great number of composers who for whatever reason fall through the historical net, missing the halls of fame, sometimes in spectacular fashion. … 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
The Enigmatic Life of Charles-Valentin Alkan
Alkan was, according to many accounts, not only a virtuoso pianist but a warm, if slightly shy, individual. It was through Alkan’s professor at the … Read more
Exploring Minimalism in Classical Composition
Minimalism grew organically out of a reaction to the Western creative cultures that dominated the landscape of late 1950s America. Since then, its popularity and … Read more
4 Types of Counterpoint in Classical Music
Before plunging headlong into the details of this title, let’s just take a moment to appreciate what is meant when the word counterpoint is used … Read more
The Role of Music in Ancient Greek Tragedies
When we look back in time to an era so distant as the Ancient Greeks, we can have a large degree of speculation and educated … Read more
The Romanticism in Beethoven’s Music
Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most celebrated classical composers to ever have lived. His life and his music continue to attract authors who … Read more
The Evolution of Opera in 20th-Century America
Arriving with any certainty at historical facts can prove to be a slippery quest. The earliest accounts of opera being performed in America date back … Read more
Watch These Five Disney Shorts about Classical Music
Classical music abounds in Walt Disney productions: Fantasia contains animated sequences and narrations inspired by the pieces of classical music playing in the background, whether … Read more
Classical Music and Virtual Reality
Despite what you may feel about technology and its advancements, the idea of an immersive experience using VR in the world of classical music is … Read more
A Crossover Between Early Electronic Music and Classical
Experiments with electronics stretch back further in time than you might first imagine. Natural human curiosity coupled with the desire to create something unheard of … Read more