In a previous article, we looked at how Debussy, Satie and Ravel changed the direction of music, one would say, forever. If they were all contemporaries of each other, and interacting with each other would have directly influenced the development

Francis Poulenc, the enfant terrible of French music, never did anything halfway. When he composed Les mamelles de Tirésias (The Breasts of Tiresias) in 1947, he didn’t merely write an opera. Instead he wrote a cheeky, whirlwind rebellion against societal norms, gender

For many years, Franz Liszt was a bohemian. Unsurprisingly, given his playboy reputation, he never married. However, he did have two long-term relationships that were very much like marriages: one with Countess Marie d’Agoult from the ages of 22 to

As we step into a new year, it’s a time for reflection, celebration, and, of course, great music. Last year, our contributors delved into the lives of composers, the magic of performers, and the timeless power of classical music in

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

We might easily call Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin (1872–1915) one of the most original and enigmatic composers of the late Romantic and early modern eras. His career spans an extraordinary journey from virtuoso pianist to a visionary of mysticism, symbolism, and

If happiness had feathers, it would look a lot like National Bird Day. Arriving each year on 5 January, just when winter days feel long, and the calendar is still full of resolutions, this cheerful celebration reminds us to take