Frédéric Chopin, born on March 1st 1810, is one of the most popular composers in the history of classical music. Although he specialised in writing for piano, he composed in a variety of forms: ballades, impromptus, nocturnes, scherzos, and more.
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When it comes to writing choruses that are bold, brilliant, and bursting with emotion, nobody does it quite like George Frideric Handel. Handel’s choruses have an unparalleled ability to make you feel like you are part of something bigger than
We’ve all been there: liking somebody more than they like us. Experiencing unrequited love is horribly painful. It might be cold comfort, but the good news is that classical composers have been deeply inspired by unrequited love of all kinds…so
Pianist and composer Franz Liszt was born on 22 October 1811 in the Hungarian village of Doborján. Here are a few points about his life that you should know: – Liszt was part of a wave of virtuoso performers from
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart may have been a one of a kind genius, but he didn’t compose in a vacuum. Today, we’re looking at ten fabulously talented composers whose sound worlds are very similar to Mozart’s. We’ll also look at these
Valentine’s Day is once again around the corner, celebrated around the World on 14 February. Valentine’s Day is not just about grand gestures and lavish gifts. It is about cherishing the love in your life, whether it’s for a partner,
Some years ago, my colleague Georg wrote an article on the composer Franz Ignaz Danzi (1763-1826) . It is full of fascinating biographical details, including Danzi’s interactions with Wolfgang Amadeus and Leopold Mozart and his advocacy of Carl Maria von
Felix Mendelssohn was one of the 19th century’s most gifted composers. Blending classical elegance with a touch of romantic flair, his music is truly timeless. From the sweeping grandeur of his symphonies to the ethereal charm of his concertos, or