For as long as composers have been writing music, they’ve been inspired by the mystery, mood, and mythology of the night. We’ve gathered ten pieces of classical music about the night that explore themes associated with the hours after dark,
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Classical Music for Cats: A Guide to Soothing Your Feline Friends August 26th, 2024 If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably noticed how your furry friend can get easily irritated by loud noises or sudden movements. Fortunately, there might be a solution that calms your cat’s nerves: classical music. Studies have shown that classical - An Unlikely Hero
Don Quixote in Music August 25th, 2024In times of crisis, we are always looking for heroes; while losing his left hand in the battle of Lepanto and being held for ransom in prison in Algiers, the author Miguel de Cervantes found his hero in the 16th-century - Ravel for Beginners
Ten Pieces to Make You Love Ravel August 24th, 2024Maurice Ravel was born in Ciboure, France, near the Spanish border on the Bay of Biscay in 1875. He grew up to become one of the most influential composers in French history. Here are a few facts about his life -
Composers Like Chopin: Ten Composers to Check Out August 21st, 2024 Delicacy. Poignancy. Romance. These are just a few of the words often associated with Frédéric Chopin‘s timeless compositions for piano. That said, Chopin’s music doesn’t have a monopoly on those adjectives. Today, we’re looking at ten works by ten composers - Music for the Three-Choirs Festival
Premier Performances August 18th, 2024Over 300 years ago, the three Choirs of the cathedrals of Hereford, Gloucester, and Worcester decided to hold an annual music festival at the end of July. The origins of the annual music meetings of the “Three Choirs” were outlined -
Playlist: Travels With Composers August 17th, 2024 Places and landscapes, both real and imagined, are a rich source of inspiration for composers, resulting in atmospheric and evocative music, some of which was actually written while the composers were travelling or on holiday… Take a short tour with -
Thoughts on the Beach August 16th, 2024 During the winter, the beach is a lonely wind-swept place. The sea shore piles up with the detritus of the waves: old shells and ragged seaweed. A beach along England’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was used as - Rachmaninoff for Beginners
Ten Pieces to Make You Love Rachmaninoff August 15th, 2024Sergei Rachmaninoff was born in 1873 in Russia. He became one of the greatest pianists of his generation, as well as one of the most famous composers. Here are a few facts about Rachmaninoff’s life and music: Rachmaninoff’s music is
