Traditional Christmas music comes in many different forms of delivery, with one of the oldest being through a choir. While choirs of all ages are certainly capable of producing beautiful and timeless Christmas
Continue readingChristmas is a wonderful time of year, full of traditions, excited kids, events, time with family, and so much more. In some ways, that can actually be too much more at times. In between all of the things
Continue readingIt’s safe to say that The Nutcracker is one of the most widely recognized scores in the world. It’s also commonly associated with the Christmas season, as evidenced by nearly every ballet doing some
Continue readingGregorian chant music is something most people have heard at some point, but it can sometimes be misunderstood, whether that’s from being unaware of its origins, or literally not understanding it —
Continue readingClassical music is one of the oldest forms of music and one that is still appreciated today by many. For those looking to branch out their listening tastes and start to get into this type of music, you
Continue readingWhen you think of the greatest composers to have ever walked the earth, Mozart is a name that comes to mind instantly. Whether you’re a fan of his already and want to explore more of his work or are
Continue readingThere’s no doubt that Beethoven is one of the greatest classical composers of all time, but finding the right soundtrack that truly sums up his work is hard to do. Spending hundreds of dollars on CDs
Continue readingReading is a wonderfully soothing pastime for many, and it’s a way to entertain yourself as well as learn something new. However, most reading sessions can feel a little incomplete if you’re doing
Continue readingThere are those among us who love more than just the action on screen when watching our favorite movies, and some who actually prefer to listen to the music instead. Reliving the best classics from the
Continue readingBabies are a mystery at times, even to the most experienced parents, and it seems there are moments where nothing you do can calm them down or get them to sleep. Music has long been known to help people
Continue readingHumans have always attempted to derive sound from devices. The classical music period is well known the development of some strange instruments. Some of these weird musical instruments took
Continue readingWhen most of today’s pop music fans think of classical era music, what comes to mind are images of stuffy formally attired establishment-friendly old people listening to monotonous musical compositions
Continue readingMozart & Beethoven are known as two of the most famous music composers of all time. How? Because both of their musical styles were unique, captivating, and showed us how improvisation is important
Continue readingFew people may be aware that the term classical music technically refers to musical compositions from a specific time period. These musical time periods help to categorize and explain the boundaries
Continue readingMusic has been an important aspect of our culture for centuries. One of the most iconic instruments that have helped make this possible was the piano. The piano history behind this instrument is one of
Continue readingWhen one thinks of the world of classical music, an image of old white guys in wigs pops up. Unfortunately for the longest time, only the men in classical music have gained the recognition they deserve
Continue readingIf you’re a fan of the opera or want to immerse yourself in the art form, you can’t do so without any background knowledge. Our opera guide below will ensure you have all the information you need to
Continue readingClassical music was not always “classical,” back in the day; it was simply referred to as music. The earliest acknowledgment of music was in the Ancient period as early as 500 AD. Medieval
Continue readingFor most of us, waking up in the morning can be a total drag, even if you have something exciting to do that day. This is even more true for those of you that have school or work at 5 in the morning. The
Continue readingThere are so many genres of music from all around the world, and many of them often get overlooked due to that vast repertoire of options people have available. Of course, you can’t expect everyone to
Continue readingInstead of blasting the television on when its time to eat dinner, why don’t you use this time to expand your musical tastes? Many people find that listening to a new genre of music while doing something
Continue readingIt’s 1:30am on a Friday night. No, before you ask, you’re not dancing with a celebratory glass of champagne in hand. Instead, you’re in your room, sitting in a squeaky chair while hunched over your
Continue readingIf work or life has been stressing you out, you need to give yourself a break and let your brain have a rest. Classical music is scientifically known to lower stress levels in some way as well as help
Continue readingMusic is one of the greatest pieces of art to come out of humanity’s civilization on earth. Music is believed to have originated around Sri Lanka and Iran with the discovery of a stringed instrument
Continue readingWhile music is always changing, there is always a genre of music that still creates a positive impact in our lives. Classical music is a prime example of this, as it helps lower your heartbeat and reduces
Continue readingThe general consensus regarding Halloween is that it is completely awesome! It is perhaps the most inclusive and all around fun holiday to celebrate world wide. People from all walks of life and ages get
Continue readingClassical music has many known benefits that can enhance your wellbeing. While listening to it, you will discover that your anxiety and depression levels have decreased and that you can focus more clearly
Continue readingIt has been debated for quite some time now if animals can enjoy and understand music in the way that we do or are affected in any way at all, and cats, in particular, have always been a question. The
Continue readingThe Carmina Burana album is a classical arrangement created in the 1930’s by Carl Orff. The music is based on the dramatic and bawdy poems and pieces of the Carmina Burana, which is Latin for “Songs
Continue readingMusic is an exceptional form of art because it has the highest possibility of eliciting an emotional response from us. While you can resonate with a painting or a poem, there’s nothing quite like the
Continue readingArt has always been intersectional. Where one type of art begins and flows into another comes from the variety of ways that artists and the general public produce and consume it. While it can seem
Continue readingFew things in this world can unite people in the same way as music. Ever since the first time a human being opened their mouth to sing, we’ve been entranced by the feelings that can be evoked through
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