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Dragonflies in Music
Dragonflies are the flying insects no one minds – they don’t bite, and we love to depict them in art, from rock paintings to the greatest representation in Art Nouveau jewelry and in Japanese Ukiyo-e art. They live on every
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What’s the Coldest Thing in the World?
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Miracles, Virgins and Resurrection
New Testament in Music
We have musically explored the Old Testament, the original Hebrew Bible, and the sacred scriptures of the Jewish faith. The second section of the Bible is the New Testament, written by Christians in the first century AD. It is a
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Jean-Baptiste Lully?
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Winter Winds and Falling Snow
Composers are particularly adept at portraying the weather in music, the most obvious example being Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, with its summer breezes, autumn gales and icy cold. The piano is a versatile vehicle to create atmospheric, evocative music, from Chopin’s
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Twenty Quotes by Women Composers Throughout Classical Music History
Throughout classical music history, remarkable women have not only contributed their musical talents, but imparted wisdom through their words. In this article, we’ve gathered twenty thought-provoking quotations by women composers, offering a glimpse into both their struggles and their triumphs,
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The Real Reason for Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony
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Pharaohs, Patriarchs and Prophets
Old Testament in Music II
Let us continue our exploration of classical music inspired by the Old Testament. According to the Hebrew Bible, Saul was the first king of the Kingdom of Israel and Judah. And as it frequently happens with royalty, at some point
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