Category Archives for Classical Music

Famous Classical Singers Who Defined the Genre

In truth, classical music isn’t exactly the most famous genre out there. Genres like Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, and R&B are flooding the music industry. However, real music lovers understand that there

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Understanding the Difference Between Operas and Musicals

Opera and musicals are two of the most famous genres that combine musical theatre with other art forms. They share a lot of similarities, but there are also significant differences between the two. Below,

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Top 5 Albums Featuring Classical Guitar Songs

The guitar is one of the most popular string instruments in classical music. There are different types of guitars in the world of classical music, each of which can create different sounds depending on

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The Top 50 Classical Piano Pieces That Everyone Should Know

Whether you’re just now getting into classical music, or you’ve been playing and listening to the genre since childhood, knowing the top 50 classical piano pieces of all time is a must for the musically-inclined. This

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Black Classical Musicians: How One Person Can Change a Genre

The impact of black classical musicians on classical music cannot be understated. Whether it’s through composing a new piece or playing in an orchestra, their contribution to this genre has proved significant

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6 Most Unusual Classical Musical Instruments

Humans 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

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The Relationship Between Classical Music And Pop Music

When 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

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Mozart & Beethoven – Legends Of Classical Music

Mozart & 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

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Classical Music Through Time (Timeline)

Few 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

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History Of Pianos: A Guide

Music 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

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Four Women In Classical Music

When 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

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Beginners Guide To Opera

If 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

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Almost Famous: The World’s Lesser Known Classical Music Composers

Classical 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 times span from

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What Makes Music, Music: The Guide To Classical Music & Beyond

Art 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

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