What Mozart’s Original Pianoforte Actually Sounds Like When Played
The premier composer of the classical era, Mozart has inspired artists for centuries. From inspiring films to literature, the public has always been fascinated by the composer’s life and times.…
The Mozart Siblings – A Story of Dual Talents and Musical Fate
Mozart did have a sister, and her name was Nannerl. She was two years younger than him, and the two were very close. They were both musically gifted and often…
Lisztomania: The Original Musical Frenzy that Preceded Beatlemania by a Century
When the popularity of the British rock band The Beatles started to grow big and fans all over the world gathered around them, a new term was invented to describe this…
25 Captivating Pieces of Classical Music for Kids to Spark Imagination
Classical music is not just for adults. Following are our 25 favorite pieces of classical music for kids. One thing we enjoy doing in our homeschool is studying classical musicians. Sometimes…
Resonating Brilliance, Franz Liszt, the Virtuoso – A Prominent Hungarian in History
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – The quintessential Romantic musician and artist, Hungarian-born Franz Liszt was arguably the most brilliant piano virtuoso of his time and among the most celebrated composers of the 19th…
Musical Mysteries, Darwin Professor Posits Controversial Theory of Mozart and His Sister’s Compositions
A retired professor in Darwin, Australia, claims he has proof that Mozart stole music from his sister Nannerl in two of his violin concertos. The former conductor of the Darwin…
A Model for Mozart? Michael Haydn’s Requiem, Echoes of Eternity
Michael Haydn’s Requiem—like the composer himself—has receded into the historical mists. But this astounding work heavily influenced Mozart’s own Requiem and is worthy of comparison with every other setting of…
The Classical Music Era – Subgenres, Masterpieces, and Visionary Composers
Classical music era has a rich and captivating history that spans several centuries. One of the most significant periods in the development of classical music is the Classical Music Era.…
17 Fascinating Facts About the Maestro Franz Joseph Haydn
Here are the facts about the great composer – Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809). At the age of five, the young Joseph was sent to live with a relative who…
Harmonizing Enlightenment: Exploring the Classical Era in Music
The Classical Era in music is one of the most celebrated periods in Western Art Music. This period, which lasted from around 1750 to 1825, was marked by incredible advances…