Not all carols celebrate the birth of Jesus; some commemorate the other actions that resulted from the news of that birth. Starting in the 14th century, the English city of Coventry held annual mystery plays where stories from the Bible

The history of classical music stretches back hundreds of years. During that time, millions of concerts have been given and attended in every country of the world. Certain performances out of those millions have stood out as being particularly important,

We just found two songs by classical pianist Chloe Flower that may address those seasonal problems with so many Christmas songs! They’re everywhere, and they’re TOO SLOW. The dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy but with a bit of a bounce

In classical music, the contributions of Ukrainian composers have often been overlooked, overshadowed by their Western European counterparts. However, a rich tapestry of talent exists within Ukraine’s musical heritage, and it’s time to shed light on the work of its

Musical European instruments have come a long way and are now created using a blend of plastic, metal, and various types of wood. However, there are also many traditional instruments from different cultures worldwide. It’s incredible to discover that some

In the classic Christmas counting carol, The 12 Days of Christmas, on the 12 days following Christmas, the singer’s ‘true love’ sends him a present each day, plus the present from the day(s) before. The 12 Days of Christmas are

Looking at the climate terrors of 2023, we can only anticipate what 2024 might hold. The historical calamity of the Flood seemed to affect everywhere last year. But when you look at the music for flood (and for how we’re

“Every time you play a great piece of music, there is a new discovery. Every time.” – Mitsuko Uchida, pianist MITSUKO UCHIDA ~ Beethoven Piano Concerto # 5 / BSO /Andris Nelsons “I am interested in music as ecstasy, as