The 68 string quartets by Joseph Haydn revolutionised chamber music and earned him the title “Father of the String Quartet.” Haydn transformed the genre from polite parlour tunes into a dynamic conversation among four instruments. Written primarily between the 1750s

The Eight Great Keyboard Suites by George Frideric Handel are not merely a significant contribution to the keyboard repertoire; they also showcase his versatility and mastery of the keyboard. Handel’s first biographer, John Mainwaring, who published his “Memoirs of the

A titan of American music, George Gershwin (1898-1937) crafted a catalogue of songs that remain timeless for their melodic brilliance. Blending jazz, classical, and popular influences, and often in collaboration with his brother Ira Gershwin, he produced some of the

In the glittering world of the 19th-century violin virtuosi, few shine as bright as Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880). A prodigy of astonishing technical command and emotional depth, Wieniawski was more than a dazzling performer; he was a composer whose works bridged

Ottorino Respighi, born on 9 July 1879, was an Italian composer whose music captured the soul of Italy with vibrant colours and evocative imagery. Born in Bologna, he studied violin and composition, later drawing inspiration from both his native land

We all recognise George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) as a towering figure in English music. He is best known for his oratorios and concerti grossi, like Messiah and the Water Music. Handel is perhaps less well known for his keyboard music,

When you ask music lovers to name their favourite violin sonatas, they’ll likely mention works by Beethoven, Brahms, Franck, or Ravel. But venture just a little bit further outside the established canon, and you will find fascinating and deeply moving

Throughout music history, composers have drawn inspiration not only from cities but also from regions, memories, and imagined landscapes—evoking cultural identities and emotional terrains through sound. While iconic works like Respighi’s Roman Trilogy or Bernstein’s West Side Story are widely