The Most Expensive Guitars in the World
The famous rock stars of the world have not only left their music as their legacy but their guitars. Fans and collectors are willing to … Read more
The famous rock stars of the world have not only left their music as their legacy but their guitars. Fans and collectors are willing to … Read more
You know the adage: classical music is elitist, going to a concert means you have to behave like you are in the church (or in … Read more
Those who are not immersed in the world of classical music tend to imagine it as a fabled ivory tower on mount Olympus where blissful … Read more
So much focus is given to classical music at Christmas time that a lot of people often overlook that there is a large number of … Read more
Research has shown for some time that singing in a choir has tremendous benefits for physical and mental well-bing, leading some to campaign for it … Read more
Listening to classical music is inspiring and enjoyable for those of us who are fans of the genre. But a growing body of scientific research … Read more
In the course of the nineteenth century, folk elements started becoming more and more prominent within classical music compositions, adding a little bit of color … Read more
The Internet 2.0 gave us a great opportunity: user-generated content can allow anyone’s voice to be heard (a blessing or a curse?) and, as a … Read more
1) Franz Schubert was born January 31, 1797 and died 31 years later. 2) He was the only one of the great Viennese composers actually … Read more
Most of the focus when the Oscar nominations were released earlier this month was given to the films in the running for best picture and … Read more
Throughout his career, he employed a wide range of musical styles: we can list rock’n’roll, music hall, hard rock, heavy metal, soul, psychedelic folk and … Read more
Classical music abounds in Walt Disney productions: Fantasia contains animated sequences and narrations inspired by the pieces of classical music playing in the background, whether … Read more
Walk by any newsstand in the United States and you will see a wet-haired Beyoncé wearing a form-fitting pale pink lace dress gracing the cover … Read more
Whoever analyses the biographies of a determinate amount of classical composers will notice that half exhibited cases of various degrees of psychopathology: affective disorders–anxiety and … Read more
With not long now to go until Christmas, you’ve probably been bombarded by the usual hits associated with this time of year for a few … Read more