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Leoš Janáček, our composer of the month, lived from 1854 to 1928. His life spanned a period of significant social, cultural, and...

4/4 is also known as Common Time. In this blog I explain why 4/4 is considered a universal beat. The notation 4/4 represents a time...

Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) was a prominent Czech composer, music teacher, and music theorist. He is regarded as one of the most significant...

Our composer this month has been Edward Elgar so I thought by way of a recap of how amazing he was, as well talking about some other...

A Brief History Of The Saxophone The saxophone is a musical instrument that is widely recognised for its distinctive sound and versatile...

Elgar’s Cello Concerto is a renowned composition for cello and orchestra. Elgar composed it in 1919, shortly after the end of World War...

The "Enigma Variations" is a renowned orchestral composition by our composer of the month, Sir Edward Elgar. It was written between 1898...

Music is beneficial to society in numerous ways, as it has a profound impact on individuals and communities. Sadly though music, along...

Life during Sir Edward Elgar's time, which spans the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was marked by significant social, cultural, and...

To some people music isn’t just something they listen to or go and watch in a concert; it goes way deeper than that. Music as a...

A Brief History Of The Trumpet The trumpet is one of the oldest known musical instruments, with a rich and fascinating history that dates...

As it’s the start of Pride Month, and a gay man myself, I thought it’d be interesting to jump on the bandwagon and give a brief outline...

Edward Elgar, born Edward William Elgar on June 2, 1857, and died on February 23, 1934, was an English composer, conductor, and one of...

Concluding our composer of the month with an analysis of one of his most famous works. Composition and Historical Context: Pyotr Ilyich...

The cello, also known as the violoncello, is a bowed string instrument that belongs to the violin family. Its origins can be traced back...

Mathematics and music have a deep and fascinating connection. This connection can be observed in various aspects, such as the structure...

Tchaikovsky is known for composing some of the most popular ballets in history. Here are the three most famous ballets composed by...

Classical music can be both intellectually stimulating and relaxing, depending on the listener's preferences and the specific pieces of...

Would Tchaikovsky Have Been A Good Film Composer? Our composer of the month is Tchaikovsky and in this blog I discuss whether he would...

The clarinet has been a popular instrument since its first appearance. In this blog I give you a very brief history of the instrument....