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

In 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

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

Composer, conductor, pianist, teacher, and all-around American musical legend Leonard Bernstein gave thousands of performances over the course of his career, many of which were broadcast and archived for future generations to enjoy. Bernstein – a boyishly handsome, gregarious force

The holiday season will soon be upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with some classical music? In this blog post, we’re exploring 25 pieces of classical music that are perfect for the Christmas

Today was the birthday of César Franck (1822-1890) and Olivier Messiaen (1908- 1992). Born in different places and centuries, Franck and Messiaen did not share the same soundscapes in their compositions. Yet, these two composers shared a few things in

Let us continue our exploration of classical music inspired by the New Testament. Roughly one third of the recorded teachings of Jesus are set as parables. These seemingly simple and memorable stories all convey messages that are central to Jesus’

The delicate dance of snowflakes – the hushed stillness of a winter landscape – the fury of a raucous blizzard… It’s easy to see why composers have been inspired by these snowy scenarios for generations. So bundle up and join