The Best Christmas Carols Are Seasonal Classics That Never Get Old
Christmas carols are almost as synonymous with Christmas as the nativity itself. They’ve been part of the season of goodwill for centuries. In themselves, these time-honored songs epitomize the very…
How Did This Musical Genius Go From Superstar To Has-Been To Icon?
An anonymous portrait of a composer, believed to depict Antonio Vivaldi, does little to signal that he was a priest. The wig and clothes are those of a Venetian gentleman,…
The 20 Must-Have Albums of the Legendary Pianist McCoy Tyner
“Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk were my two major influences, but I never made it a point to try to copy somebody,” jazz pianist McCoy Tyner told this writer in 2008. “I had…
25 Best Country Christmas Songs: Essentials For Your Holiday Playlist
From Dolly and Carrie to Merle and Toby, this list of the best Christmas country songs is as reliable as the Opry itself. Photo: Chiara Benelli / Getty Images Ready…
Best Christmas Jazz Songs: An Essential Xmas Playlist
Breathing new life into songs we’ve heard many times before, this list of the best Christmas jazz songs is perfect for the holiday season. Photo: Martin Mills/Getty Images You might…
Best Vivaldi Works: 10 Essential Pieces By The Great Composer
Vivaldi was one of the greatest Baroque composers – discover our selection of his best works including ‘The Four Seasons’. Antonio Vivaldi’s (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) influence…
Best Debussy Works: 10 Essential Pieces
Discover our selection of the best Debussy works including ‘Suite Bergamasque’ and ‘Prélude à l’Après-Midi d’un Faune’. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images Claude Debussy was one of the most influential composers…
Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ Piano Sonata: Masterpiece Guide
Discover the story behind Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata which is one of the most famous pieces of piano music. Image: Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images Beethoven‘s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata (aka ‘Piano…
Best Paganini Works: 10 Essential Pieces
Discover our selection of the best Paganini works featuring 10 pieces by the composer-virtuoso who made a pact with the devil. Image: The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images Niccolò Paganini is perhaps…
Best Puccini Works: 10 Essential Pieces By The Great Composer
Giacomo Puccini was the greatest composer of Italian opera after Giuseppe Verdi. He took the form into the 20th century, writing a series of works that include four of the…