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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75 Quotes About Classical Music December 24th, 2023 From the cantatas of Bach to the sonatas of Mozart to the passion of Tchaikovsky to the extroversion of Bernstein, the centuries-old classical music tradition has gripped audiences for generations. In this collection of 75 quotes, we’re traveling across the -
Seven of the Most Famous Classical Music Concerts of All Time December 24th, 2023 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, - Peace on Earth
In Terra Pax December 24th, 2023In the gospel of Luke, a group of shepherds are tending their flocks in the countryside near Bethlehem when they are spotted by a group of angels. The shepherds are rather worried and terrified by such extraterrestrial apparitions, but the -
Tired of the Slow? Christmas a Different way! December 24th, 2023 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 -
Five of the Greatest Ukrainian Women Composers December 23rd, 2023 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 -
Plants, Vegetables, and Musical Instruments December 23rd, 2023 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 -
30 Pieces of Classical Music about Winter December 22nd, 2023 Need some classical music about winter to add to your playlist? Today’s your lucky day! Grab your scarf and your hot cocoa: we’re about to comb the last three hundred years of music history, looking for the best classical music -
From Dance Song to Carol: Ding Dong Merrily on High December 22nd, 2023 What started out as a 16th-century dance song was changed in the 19th century into a Christmas carol. In Thoinot Arbeau’s Orchésographie, a study of late Renaissance French dance, published in 1589, he gave instruction on social behaviour in the
