Coming from the standpoint of a seasoned teacher with over thirty years at the chalk face, I passionately believe in the importance of music education for all in schools. Broadly speaking, it can be ...

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Emerging in the middle of the 18th century, the symphony has been one of classical music’s most vibrant forms for over 300 years. With that in mind, it’s never going to be an easy job to pick ten of ...

Alkan was, according to many accounts, not only a virtuoso pianist but a warm, if slightly shy, individual. It was through Alkan’s professor at the Conservatoire, P.J.G Zimmerman, that the young ...

It is not uncommon to find that film producers either choose to not commission a new score, preferring instead to use existing classical music. Other producers perhaps combine a mixture of both.

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It seems that despite several valiant attempts to secure Grand Opera ...

If you’re a Stanley Kubrick fan, you may already have experienced that tremendous link between space and music. The opening scene of the film is visually exciting on its own, but when underscored by ...

In a previous article, I was fortunate enough to focus on female composers, and amongst the collection was Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). Why did I choose her to discuss over others? The question ...

Whilst the viols were perfectly serviceable instruments, they produced quite a thin almost metallic tone that offered little in the way of projection. Precise dates for these instruments are not ...

As the opportunity for musicians to travel became more accessible and cheaper, the influence of other cultures began to impact composers across the world. Indian Classical music has a rich heritage.

During the Renaissance, culture, science, and philosophy experienced a rebirth. As the name for the period suggests, there was a strong move away from the old Medieval traditions towards a new ...

From a young age, Sibelius is found out in his environment, engaging gently with nature, perhaps capturing butterflies or collecting plants to cultivate. Many accounts of the boy Sibelius highlight ...