The 6 Great Pieces Of 21st Century Piano Music
Often preference and passion are given to the music of the past whilst the music of the times in which we live is ignored or … Read more
Often preference and passion are given to the music of the past whilst the music of the times in which we live is ignored or … Read more
It is an almost impossible task to reach a universal agreement regarding the ‘best’ of almost anything, especially when it comes to something artistic. This … Read more
Different techniques of adjusting speed in a piece of music are adopted by all composers to bring a range of effects, emotions, and … Read more
What makes a composer stand out from the crowd is more often than not their individuality; their unique voice. Chopin is no exception. Not only … Read more
Beethoven’s Op.27; No.2 Piano Sonata was given the nickname ‘Moonlight’ after a comment made by poet Ludwig Rellstab who felt that the opening movement conjured … Read more
Classical music spans a vast range of emotions from the brilliant and ecstatic through the maudlin to the darker corners of despair. In this article, … Read more
Learn Banjo Lesson Online, Free and Paid Banjo CoursesThe banjo is one of the multiple stringed instruments classified in the guitar musical instruments family. It … Read more
There is a fine line between scary and eerie, but in the selection of pieces below, I have attempted to make this distinction. I have … Read more
Classical Music With A Good Story Behind Them 1. ‘Quartet for the End of Time’ by Olivier Messiaen I am going, to begin with, what … Read more
Some of the most emotionally charged music to come from any period of classical music includes the Requiem. Its origins date back many hundreds of … Read more
The music of Olivier Messiaen is like no other I have heard. His highly individual methods of composition coupled with his use of bird-song and … Read more
Classical music permeates so many of the everyday happenings in our lives that sometimes it is easy to overlook. Consider how many advertisements make full … Read more
Classical Music Inspired by FairyTales 1. ‘Der Erlkönig’ by Franz Schubert (D.328) This is one of the most terrifying songs that Schubert ever wrote. It … Read more
As musical history has developed pieces of music written by composers have gradually been increasing in duration. An early symphony by Haydn or Mozart would … Read more
It’s that time of the year again, when people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gather to celebrate the deceased. So, whether you have to come … Read more