Musicians perform Bach on the Octobass, a massive string instrument invented in 1850
Take a look at the live performance above of a Johann Sebastian Bach chaconne. See that monstrous stringed instrument in the back? The one that looks like a movie prop?…
Experience Bach’s Masterpieces Performed on Original Baroque Instruments
We could say that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach transcends instrumentation. Wendy Carlos did a great deal to prove that with her 1968 album Switched-On Bach, composed entirely (and…
Bach’s The 21st Son Most People Don’t Know About: P.D.Q. Bach
Records tell us that Johann Sebastian Bach had 20 children over the course of his life (he did have two wives). But what most people don’t know is that he actually had a 21st…
Shakespearean Influence in Classical Music
William Shakespeare inspired some of the greatest musical scores ever written. We explore the operas, ballets, overtures, incidental music, tone poems, choral works and songs born out of his writing.…
Unveiling the Pinnacle of Difficulty: 4 Hardest Violin Pieces Ever Written
For the purposes of this article, I will confine my selection of violin works to the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods of music. Once you stray into the pieces of the 20th or even 21st century, there…
Musical Journey for Beginners: 21 Easy Piano Songs with Accompanying Music Videos
As a beginner on almost every instrument, the range of possible pieces can be limited which is not encouraging if you want to make progress. Fortunately, in the case of…
Classical vs. Baroque Music: Unraveling the Intriguing Contrasts and Unique Charms
Differences between Baroque and Classical music One of the outstanding differences between these key periods of Western Classical Music is the change in creative thinking. Baroque music as we can clearly hear…
Albert Einstein: Unveiling Six Fascinating Musical Insights About the Genius
What does it mean to live a meaningful, productive life? If Albert Einstein passed away in 1905 after publishing his earliest work on relativity, he would have been only 26…
Reshaping History: Whipsaw’s Radical Evolution of the Grand Piano Design
For over 300 years, the piano has stood as an emblem of artistic culture, captivating audiences with its majestic sound and elegant design. However, despite its enduring popularity, the grand…
Andre Rieu introduces 3-year-old violinist Akim Camara during his ‘Flying Dutchman Concert’ at Parkstad Stadium in the Netherlands.
Sometimes, talent shines through at a very early age. Akim Camara is one such example. Watch as the then 5-year-old plays Felix Mendelssohn’s “Dance of the Fairies” with André Rieu…