The Secret of Mozart’s Everlasting Appeal: Why He Still Matters
One of my favorite passages in all of Mozart sounds nothing like him. In the opening bars of his String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, quiet notes from the violins and…
15 Composers Known for Their Unconventional Behavior
Of course, the great composers were all human. In fact, in terms of their faults and foibles, many of them were all too human. Vanity, greed, recklessness, temper, lust, you name it…
Debunking 10 Myths About Mozart
Did Mozart transcribe Allegri’s Miserere after hearing it just once? Does listening to his music make you cleverer? We rethink ten myths commonly associated with the composer. 1. He died in a pauper’s grave…
Top 10 Films About Composers: A Journey through the Best and the Not-So-Great
Every subject matter under the sun – and beyond – has found its way into cinema over the years, and classical music is no exception. Many of the great composers have…
Unraveling the Enigma: Delving into Mozart’s Requiem
Was Mozart’s Requiem really commissioned by death? The story of the Requiem’s composition While working on The Magic Flute, Mozart received a commission from a stranger to compose a Requiem, but under conditions of…
Les Six: Discover the Revolutionary French Composers Who Defied Romanticism
Post-war France saw the old order booted aside in an attempt to restore morale to a bruised nation. Roger Nichols reveals how, more than 100 years ago, a group of…
Top 10 Most Challenging Instruments to Master
All instruments come with their own set of challenges. But some are definitely tougher than others. Here are ten instruments which, despite their many virtues, will push you further and…
The Definitive Ranking: 20 Unparalleled Symphonies Throughout History
Which is the best-ever symphony? 151 of the world’s leading conductors voted for what they thought to be the greatest symphonies ever written It’s a classic rags to riches story.…
World-Renowned Musicians to Share the Stage with 250 Young Singers at Ely Cathedral
The concert is the culmination of Gabrieli Roar, an ambitious youth music project Gabrieli Roar, a youth music project which helps young people from many backgrounds to develop a love…
Fifth-Grade Prodigy from Houston Amazes the Internet with Self-Taught Piano Skills
@tasbanks11 #Houston #5thward #piano #fye ♬ original sound – $kinny Gurl Fifth-grader Traevon Narcisse is going viral for his musical talent. Traevon Narcisse via TikTok Just six months after he was…