If you’ve ever had a dog, you know firsthand the devotion, affection, and companionship they provide to humans. Turns out, many of the great composers knew the joys of canine companionship, too! Today, we’re looking at the amazing true stories

In her work for small ensemble, Cosmic Calendar, Ukrainian pianist and composer Marina Baranova takes a step back from a calendar of our days to create a calendar of our entire cosmos. Each movement takes us further from the Big

The 21st century has ushered in an exceptionally visible and accomplished new generation of classical musicians. Born in the 2000s, these eight performers have already proven their mettle, winning major international competitions, signing with top global labels, and appearing with

Symphonic composers usually undergo a striking creative evolution between the first and last works they write in the genre. Their first symphonies are often youthful or rooted in tradition, while their final symphonies often look to the future and exemplify

French composer Georges Bizet (1838–1875) started the trend among French composers for ‘childhood-related works’ with Jeux d’enfants (Children’s Games), his 1871 suite for two pianos – four hands. The final 12 pieces encompass all kinds of children’s games, some for

For generations, classical music composers have poured the emotional fallouts from their romantic lives into their music, creating some of the most emotional works in the repertoire. Today, we’re looking at seven of the saddest classical music pieces inspired by

Johannes Brahms, one of the most revered composers of the Romantic era, is celebrated for his rich, lyrical, and deeply emotive music. His compositions, ranging from symphonies to chamber music and solo piano works, are known for their structural complexity,

One of the wonderful aspects of the 1937 International Exhibition held in Paris was the amount of music written for the fair. Centred on the Jena Bridge and the Eiffel Tower, the exhibition involved buildings up and down both sides