Composer Of The Month - Leoš Janáček
Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) was a prominent Czech composer, music teacher, and music theorist. He is regarded as one of the most significant...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Elgar's Legacy
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...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 26, 20233 min read
A Brief History Of The Saxophone
A Brief History Of The Saxophone The saxophone is a musical instrument that is widely recognised for its distinctive sound and versatile...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 23, 20232 min read
The Elgar Cello Concerto
Elgar’s Cello Concerto is a renowned composition for cello and orchestra. Elgar composed it in 1919, shortly after the end of World War...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 20, 20232 min read
The Enigma Variations
The "Enigma Variations" is a renowned orchestral composition by our composer of the month, Sir Edward Elgar. It was written between 1898...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 17, 20232 min read
Why Is Music Beneficial To Society
Music is beneficial to society in numerous ways, as it has a profound impact on individuals and communities. Sadly though music, along...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Life During Elgar's Time
Life during Sir Edward Elgar's time, which spans the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was marked by significant social, cultural, and...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 11, 20232 min read
Music As A Lifestyle
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...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 8, 20232 min read
A Brief History Of The Trumpet
A Brief History Of The Trumpet The trumpet is one of the oldest known musical instruments, with a rich and fascinating history that dates...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 5, 20233 min read
LGBT People In Classical Music
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...
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Chris Anderson
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Composer Of The Month - Edward Elgar
Edward Elgar, born Edward William Elgar on June 2, 1857, and died on February 23, 1934, was an English composer, conductor, and one of...
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Chris Anderson
May 31, 20232 min read
The 1812 Overture
Concluding our composer of the month with an analysis of one of his most famous works. Composition and Historical Context: Pyotr Ilyich...
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Chris Anderson
May 27, 20232 min read
A Short History Of The Cello
The cello, also known as the violoncello, is a bowed string instrument that belongs to the violin family. Its origins can be traced back...
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Chris Anderson
May 24, 20232 min read
How Music And Maths Are Linked
Mathematics and music have a deep and fascinating connection. This connection can be observed in various aspects, such as the structure...
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Chris Anderson
May 21, 20232 min read
Tchaikovsky's Ballets
Tchaikovsky is known for composing some of the most popular ballets in history. Here are the three most famous ballets composed by...
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Chris Anderson
May 18, 20232 min read
Classical Music - Intellectually Stimulating Or Relaxing?
Classical music can be both intellectually stimulating and relaxing, depending on the listener's preferences and the specific pieces of...
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Chris Anderson
May 15, 20233 min read
Would Tchaikovsky Have Been A Good Film Composer?
Would Tchaikovsky Have Been A Good Film Composer? Our composer of the month is Tchaikovsky and in this blog I discuss whether he would...
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Chris Anderson
May 12, 20232 min read
A Brief History Of The Clarinet
The clarinet has been a popular instrument since its first appearance. In this blog I give you a very brief history of the instrument....
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Chris Anderson
May 9, 20232 min read
The Role Of Classical Music In Modern Music Production
Think of Classical music and you’re unlikely to think of modern genres of music. However, the classical world has had a huge influence...
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Chris Anderson
May 6, 20232 min read
Composer Of The Month - Tchaicovsky
This month’s composer is another Russian musical giant. He lived for 53 years and wrote some of the most memorable music known to man....
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