Swan Lake: the tale behind Tchaikovsky’s magnificent ballet composition
Despite being written over a century ago, Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake has retained its power – and popularity – and is still performed across the globe regularly by major ballet companies.…
Unveiling the Top-Rated Recordings of JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations
What are the Goldberg Variations? One of the few works by JS Bach to be printed in the composer’s lifetime, the Goldberg Variations were published in 1741. The highly technical work consists of 32 movements:…
Lang Lang Mesmerizes Leipzig with an Incredible Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’ Performance
In March 2020 Lang Lang gave only his second ever live performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations at Leipzig’s historic St Thomas Church where the composer worked and is now buried.…
Top 20 Classical Music Pieces for Celebrating Independence Day
Independence Day in the United States of America celebrates the declaration of independence from Great Britain, proclaiming that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subordinate to or subjects of…
Bach’s Enchanting Obsession and Ysaÿe’s Captivating Violin Sonata
Belgian violin virtuoso Eugène Ysaÿe (1858–1931) wrote his six violin sonatas, Op. 27, after hearing a performance of J.S. Bach’s six violin sonatas. One writer noted ‘these sketches, almost improvisations, emerged as six intimate…
Harmony Unveiled The Inspiring Journey of Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations as well as for…
How a Talented Cellist Rescued a Wedding with Enchanting Bach Melodies
A lone cellist plays meditatively in the doorway of an old stone building while rain patters on the steps outside. This precious moment seems to have been captured by an…
The Intellectual Duel between Bach and Mozart – Genius Unveiled!
Bach and Mozart were two of the most prolific and well-known composers of their time. They both wrote a large body of work that has had a lasting impact on classical…
Discover Your Zodiac Sign’s Ultimate Classical Music Summer Anthem
Title Image: “Astrologia” by Georg Pencz, ca. 1500–1550 • Illustration NYPL / Public Domain Have you been searching for your perfect summer jam? Are you also the kind of person…
William Joseph, Mastering the Keys Amidst Rain, A Captivating Performance by a Piano Virtuoso
William Joseph Schwartz, more commonly known as William Joseph, is a Phoenix based solo and orchestral pianist of somewhat immeasurable skill and prowess within the music industry. His creative and…