10 Most Interesting Facts About Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi is considered, together with Richard Wagner, the most important opera composer of the nineteenth century. Throughout his entire life Verdi wrote operas which … Read more
Giuseppe Verdi is considered, together with Richard Wagner, the most important opera composer of the nineteenth century. Throughout his entire life Verdi wrote operas which … Read more
No one likes discrimination, especially not in the arts and music community. Most musicians are accustomed to having to take a few extra steps when … Read more
Dan Brown’s best-selling book The Da Vinci Code captured the attention of historians, fiction readers, and movie goers. It also intrigued two individuals, a father, … Read more
There are few fictional characters with the prestige, instant recognition and strangely conflicting fan base feelings than Batman. The last mention there is of course … Read more
Move over Contrabass, the Octobass has arrived. This unique stringed instrument makes the upright bass or cello look like a junior instrument. It is exceptionally … Read more
When you think of a month-long beer fest, does a variety of musical styles come to mind? That’s the thought behind the Munich, Germany Oktoberfest … Read more
The violin is one of the most difficult instruments to play. Its distinctive tone stands out above other instruments making it one of the most … Read more
“It’s like a dinner conversation, it’s just a perfect conversation. Everybody, when they say something is just exactly the outcome of what someone else had … Read more
Niccolo Paganini’s Caprice No 24 is known for being a very complex piece, especially for the instrument it was composed (solo violin). Guitar virtuosos like … Read more
Overtone singing is when a vocalist sings two different notes at the same time. It sounds like something a higherform of intelligence (think Aliens but … Read more
When an instrument is more than just a vessel for creating beautiful sound, the performer creates a different connection with the vessel itself than we … Read more
Getting kids to learn musical instruments can be a daunting task due to the immense amounts of discipline and time they require to master. There … Read more
Even though vinyl has experienced an increase in popularity lately, it is still an audio format with a small percentage of sales. But thanks to a … Read more
Composed in 1725, The Four Seasons is Vivaldi’s best-known work and is among the most popular pieces in the classical music repertoire. Vivaldi originally wrote … Read more
The Siqueira Lima Guitar Duo is regarded as one of the most prestigious guitar duos nowadays. From Classical works to Brazilian instrumentals they are recognized … Read more