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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

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

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 is now December and the shops here in the UK are filling with stacks of chocolate, fake snow and discounted Christmas gift options. This … Read more

The word intermediate can mean many different things to different people; especially when considering pieces for the piano. As a yardstick, I have chosen to … Read more

There seem to be two distinct camps of thinking when it comes to studying classical music. Many people feel it is an excellent idea and … Read more

Jazz for many people conjures the image of a sophisticated bar, late in the evening, perhaps with a lone pianist accompanying the visitors enjoying a … Read more

America has tended to dominate the jazz landscape for years, and perhaps understandably as this is where jazz has its origins. The popular appeal and … Read more

In a world of music that is often dominated by works from Italian and German composers, the impressive catalogue of compositions from Spain is all … Read more

It can often be a major challenge to bring classroom music and classical music together. Often the perception from students can be that the music … Read more

Classical ballet that we know and love today is in no small part due to the foresight and intelligence of Catherine Medici (1519-1589). This remarkable … Read more

Classical music comes in many different and diverse styles. From the Medieval to the present day, music covers a huge range of exciting composers and … Read more