The love story between Robert and Clara Schumann is often regarded as one of the most romantic in classical music history. Happily for historians, many of their love letters survive. They document their inner thoughts and emotions, as well as
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Composers and their Poets: Schubert I October 14th, 2016 A Look at Schubert Vocal Works When we look at Franz Schubert’s song output, it is a truly amazing number. In just a few years, 11 to be exact, Schubert (1797-1828) wrote over 600 songs. The poets he set varied -
Princess Edith of England October 13th, 2016 Ah, you thought you knew all the Princesses of England from Diana on out. Princess Edith comes from a considerably earlier time, being daughter of Edward the Peaceful (943-975) and Wulfthryth, nun at Wilton Abbey, who had been abducted by -
Finding the links between music and memory: in touch with Roxana Haines October 12th, 2016 We live in a world with an ageing population. One of today’s most pressing issues is how best support, engage and care for the elderly, particularly those with physical and mental disabilities. And while debate usually revolves around political, social -
Bringing the Orchestra Home October 12th, 2016 Until recordings became common in the latter part of the 20th century, the only way to hear some of the great works was to attend a performance or to have your own orchestra. For the rest of the music-loving world, -
Let’s celebrate the elite in classical music October 11th, 2016 elite noun a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society The word “elite” has been frequently heard during the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. - Sir Neville Marriner (1924-2016)
“I just wish I’d started conducting earlier” October 10th, 2016The soundtrack to the 1984 hit film “Amadeus” sold more than 6.5 million copies, reached No. 1 on the Billboard classical albums chart and won a Grammy! Recorded by Sir Neville Marriner and his acclaimed chamber orchestra St. Martin in - Minors of the Majors
Michael Haydn: Symphony No. 11 in B-flat major, Perger 9 October 10th, 2016“Minors of the Majors” invites you to discover compositions by the great classical composers that for one reason or another have not reached the musical mainstream. Please enjoy, and keep listening! -
Musical Giants of the 20th Century: The Art of Lieder (Male Interpreters) October 9th, 2016 The Art Song, also known under the German title “Lied” refers to a musical setting of a poem for solo voice and piano. Significantly, the art of romantic song resides as much in poetry as it does in music. Almost
