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
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Dunvant Male Choir: Voices from the Land of Song
The first Eisteddfod, according to BBC Wales, was held in 1176 at a castle in Cardigan. Lord Rhys awarded a chair to the best poet … Read more
Christmas Choirs: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Traveling through the American West in the 1850s was not done for pleasure. The land was vast, the conditions were harsh, and the chances of … Read more
Seven Beautiful Classical Music-Inspired Sand Artworks
We are used to thinking about music in terms of acoustic rather than visual components. However, sand can offer beautiful visual representations of musical instruments … Read more
Sigmund Romberg: Beloved Composer of Operettas
Sigmund Romberg was a prolific composer of the early 20th century whose romantic operettas touched the hearts of many. He is best known for The … Read more
Tchaikovsky and Brahms: it is fun to learn what happens when two fine composers of different temperaments meet for the first time
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
Practicing Violin Next To A Donkey Awakens A Great Talent
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
The Best Game of Thrones Cello Cover
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
Why Does Music Make Us Cry?
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
A Speech Every Classical Music Student Should Read!
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
The Loudest Sound Ever Recorded
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 From The Buckingham Palace
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
How to Play Beethoven’s Piano Works? Tips and Hints on Playing Beethoven
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
10 Classical Music Pieces for Studying and Concentration
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 and How Does It Work?
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