Why Vivaldi? Exploring the Timeless Allure of a Musical Genius
If music were a numbers game, this composer would be unquestionably the best. He composed a lot of music. In fact, people who aren’t fans of his describe his music…
Melodies to uplift your mood: Antonio Vivaldi, Dmitri Shostakovich, Sergei Rachmaninov and more
We often turn to music in times of trouble to help lift our mood. Cabin fever setting in? Or maybe that third espresso for the day hasn’t kicked in yet.…
The 20 most notable compositions by Beethoven
Michael Tanner selects and explores Beethoven’s top 20 must-hear masterpieces. 1) Variations & Fugue on an Original Theme ‘Eroica’, Op. 35 (1802) These amazing variations, written when Beethoven was 32, are on…
Do Hollywood villains have a fondness for classical music? Are we the baddies?
Hollywood has always been obsessed with pairing villainy with classical music – Norman Bates practices Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ in Psycho II, Dr Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs liked…
André Rieu Presents Akim Camara, a Three-Year-Old Violin Prodigy
André Rieu Introduces a 3-Year-old Violin Prodigy André Rieu is a Dutch violinist from the Netherlands. Rieu is known for conducting the Johann Strauss Orchestra. As a 60-piece orchestra, the…
Caleb Hayes, a Gifted Drumming Prodigy hailing from England
Caleb Hayes is a seven-year-old drummer from the United Kingdom. This little prodigy began playing the drums at the age of two, although his mother claims he was interested at…
Five Exceptional Child Musical Prodigies From Around the World
It’s not every day you discover a talent that amazes the world. Check out this list of the world’s top 5 child musical prodigies: The world is full of all…
Creative Pianist Skillfully Recreates ‘Happy Birthday’ in the Styles of Beethoven and Other Iconic Composers
Nicole Pesce Plays Happy Birthday The tune to happy birthday is well known all over the world, its lyrics known to all. From kid’s parties to grandpa’s 90th birthday bash…
Reasons Why Classical Music Helps You Focus
Is there something like classical music that makes focusing a little easier or does it provide a distraction? For many people I know, having music playing in the room or…
Who caused Bach to go blind?
Bach underwent eye surgery in April 1750 performed by English eye surgeon John Taylor, which had catastrophic consequences… As J.S. Bach approached his 65th birthday, his busy life had started to take…