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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....

Think of Classical music and you’re unlikely to think of modern genres of music. However, the classical world has had a huge influence...

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....

Music is full of stories! Whether they're told through lyrics or simply conveyed through the sound of the music itself, stories are an...

On April 21st I wrote about Rachmaninoff’s fear of being buried alive. In that blog I described how it was likely to have come about but...

Attending a classical concert, whether it's an orchestral performance, a chamber music recital, or a solo piano concert, often requires a...

The history of the violin, one of the most iconic and beloved musical instruments, spans several centuries and continents. The origins of...

Sergei Rachmaninoff, this month’s composer, is known to have had a fear of being buried alive, also known as taphophobia or taphephobia....

Music has had a significant influence on the world's cultural events throughout history. It has played a crucial role in shaping...

I was thrilled when the Classic FM Hall Of Fame announced this years most popular piece, especially as it’s by this month’s composer! ...

Despite the development of new technologies, the acoustic piano remains the instrument of choice for many musicians and composers. Its...

Sergei Rachmaninoff lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of significant change and upheaval in the world. Here are...

For as long as there's been human life, there's been music in one form or another, but as time has gone on it's become more developed,...

This month's composer is a Russian Composer known for his giant hands! He wrote piano music, film music, and orchestral works. He was a...

Music In Nature Music has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years, but the relationship between music and nature...

Poetry and music have a long history of close association and interaction. From ancient times, poets have been inspired by music, and...

Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary...