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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 ...

Justin Wildridge is a media composer and multi-instrumentalist based in South-West of England where he works from his own studio. He holds a Doctorate in musical composition from the University of ...

As we move into the Baroque era, opera as a genre flourished. Supported by the nobility, opera was commonly centered on mythological subjects, concepts, and narratives from the Ancient World such as ...

For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of continually learning and exploring the world is the links that are often unearthed on that journey. Sometimes it’s by deliberate and determined searching, ...

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 ...

Reggae music has had a profound influence on many aspects of Western culture from fashion to popular music. Across the United Kingdom, the USA and Africa, Reggae secured a strong foothold in the ...

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 ...

So, what are the characteristics of minimalism? How do you distinguish it from any other genre of music? Many of the initial concepts are attributed to a man called Moondog (1916-1999). Moondog’s ...

Igor Stravinsky, equally famous for composing some of the most extraordinary Russian ballets, offered considerable compliments towards Tchaikovsky’s ballets, especially Sleeping Beauty. Stravinsky ...

Unlike today, where composers can receive or pitch for commissions from individuals, companies, or foundations, the options for funding during the Baroque Era were considerably narrower. It’s worth ...

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 ...