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
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The Characteristics of Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Music
Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most influential and important composers whose life spanned the Classical and Romantic periods. His life began in Bonn, … Read more
This inspiring documentary takes you through the creation of a cello from scratch
The sound of the cello expresses intimacy, warmth, fullness and is at the same time lyrical, tragic, epic and melancholic. How can all this be … Read more
Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck: Music, Muse and Marriage
The love between Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck Schumann is an endearing story that celebrates their music, muse and marriage. It survived parental disapproval, gossip … Read more
20 Greatest Classical Music Moments In Movies
1. Melancholia: Tristan und Isolde Prelude by Wagner The prelude to Richard Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde supplies the main musical theme of the film, and … Read more
The 10 Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time
There are so many issues involved in choosing the top classical pianists. Should it be based on their technical ability, their reputation or following, the … Read more
Musician Invents a Trombone That Shoots Flames Out Of It
Valentin Guerin, 25, is a French aspiring professional trombonist who came up with a crazy new invention: he calls it the ‘Pyro-Trombone’. Guerin invented the … Read more
Mozart as a child (Mozart’s childhood)
Little five-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed on the harpsichord, his small, dimpled hands moving quickly and precisely across the notes. The Empress of Austria, Maria … Read more
Characteristics of Haydn Music: An Introduction
Two composers stand shoulder to shoulder as giants of the Classical era. One is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the other Joseph Haydn. Whilst there are definite … Read more
Why Is Beethoven So Important In The History Of Classical Music?
In a similar vein to many other classical composers who are collectively considered to be important, Beethoven was a pioneer. If you only examine his … Read more
Similarities Between Mozart And Beethoven
Mozart and Beethoven are amongst the most celebrated composers in the Classical world of music. Not only their phenomenal outpouring of works but their personal … Read more
“Get back to rehearsals!” – See what happens when Violin gangs clash!
It is always really interesting when performers can actually translate classic elements within a modern and youthful setting. The short video posted by The National … Read more
6 Pieces of Classical Music in Cartoons
Whilst much of the music you hear in the cartoons is original there is a huge amount of material drawn directly from the classical music … Read more
The 12 Most Unusual Music Gigs
Are you bored of playing the same local venues as everybody else? From floating piano players to perform on top of the mountains, here are … Read more
5 Classical Music Pieces for Electric Guitar You Should Listen To
This article crosses many borders in a search for compositions that have been specifically written for that iconic popular music instrument, the electric guitar. The … Read more