American history stands testimony to the rich heritage and distinctive culture it offers through its varied music styles. Bluegrass, Jazz, Ragtime, Hymns, etc., are among the many creations of various
Continue readingBagatelle No. 25 in A minor (WoO 59) is one of the most popular piano pieces in the world. Written by the legendary master Ludwig van Beethoven in 1810, the piece was not published until over five decades
Continue readingWant to learn more about what instruments Mozart played? Anyone with the slightest knowledge of classical music knows who Mozart is. He’s one of the most profound composers in the western world. Mozart
Continue readingThe 21st century has heard many renditions of J.S. Bach’s music on the piano. As a result, it has become increasingly difficult to separate his compositions from the piano or even imagine them being
Continue readingWhen we hear classical music, the first thing that comes to mind is usually Western classical music. It is not far-fetched to say that classical music originated from the West. History also shows that
Continue readingMusic is one of the significant characteristics of humanity. Going back in time, we can see traces of music throughout human history. Music has evolved over the years, and we can see the changes in the
Continue readingThe history of music can be traced as far back as the origin of humans. The concept of music lives throughout history and has always been a part of us. Over the years, there have been several dispensations
Continue readingMusic is something that is all around us. From our childhood, we became familiar with the concept of music and we have all done our fair share of singing. There are several artists and genres of music
Continue readingSymphonies are elaborate musical compositions for a full orchestra. Some composers are well known worldwide, like Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart. But who wrote the most musical symphonies? In the early times
Continue readingLudwig van Beethoven and Frederic Chopin are two musical geniuses who have made significant contributions to music history. In this article, we’re going to compare these two men – Beethoven vs Chopin
Continue readingLudwig van Beethoven’s dream since he was a child in Bonn was to travel to Vienna and meet – and receive lessons from – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whom he considered to be the best composer. On
Continue readingMozart and Beethoven are regarded as geniuses. Both were great composers of the 18th and 19th centuries who have left an everlasting impact on music history. The dispute about who is the bigger of the
Continue readingMany are well aware that the beloved Queen Elizabeth II has an immense love and appreciation for the world of music. Not only is she a patron of many music-oriented charities and an avid classical concert
Continue readingThroughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, spanning seven decades, she has been an active participant in the world of arts and classical music. She is recognized as an established patron of classical music
Continue readingThe Queen Mother’s funeral was a monumental event with an estimated 10 million viewers. This event made history for the UK, given the utmost importance of the Queen Mother. Every aspect of her funeral
Continue readingAlthough Queen Elizabeth II’s death is some time away, she is getting up there in years. One of the longest reigning monarchs, her death will signal the end to a significant chapter in the history
Continue readingOver the years, British royals have been quite particular about the music that is played at their funerals. Whether for a state or private funeral, special care is always taken to make sure that
Continue readingIf you’re totally new to classical music, chances are that you’ve heard more tunes from this genre than you know! If you’re already familiar with Maroon Five’s “Memories”,
Continue readingThe piano is a sweet-sounding and melodic instrument, clearly distinguishable by the quality of its sound. For years, people have used the piano to compose and produce alluring, dramatic, captivating,
Continue readingThe guitar is a fretted and stringed instrument developed in the 13th century. Traditionally, it is mounted with six strings. The guitar’s sound is produced by strumming, causing the strings to vibrate
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