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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…of classical music. 2. Perotin’s Organum Perotin was a French composer and a prominent figure in the Notre Dame school of polyphony. His organum compositions, such as “Viderunt Omnes” and…
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Leroy Anderson’s The Typewriter on 78 RPM Record
Funny 1954 Leroy Anderson 78 rpm record.
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Bach – Complete Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046 – 1051
…as adagio, allegro, minuet, and andante. The concertos highlight the beauty and complexity of Bach’s compositions. Conducted by Václav Luks, Collegium 1704 delivers a captivating performance that celebrates the 300th…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…often gets overshadowed by his more renowned contemporaries like Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana. However, Fibich’s contribution to Czech music, particularly his operas, orchestral work, and piano compositions, is immeasurable…
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Domenico Scarlatti
Domenico Scarlatti, born in a family of musical virtuosos, carved a distinct niche for himself with his unique compositions and dynamically unconventional style. His 555 keyboard sonatas, that resonate with…
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Franz Schubert
…through the echoes of his enchanting symphonies, operas, and lieder compositions. Early Life and Musical Prodigy Born on January 31, 1797, in Himmelpfortgrund, Austria, Schubert was the offspring of a…
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Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His symphonies, concerti, chamber music, piano works, and choral compositions have transcended…
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Niccolò Paganini
…performance. Paganini was an innovator, introducing new methods of fingering and tuning, and making extensive use of harmonics and pizzicato effects. Compositions Paganini’s compositions are revered as some of the…
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Percy Grainger
…education. He studied piano with James Kwast and composition with Iwan Knorr at the Hoch Conservatory. Grainger gained attention in Europe for his virtuosic piano performances and compositions during his…
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Arnold Schoenberg
…a compositional technique that abandoned traditional tonal centers. His seminal work, “Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11,” marked his departure from tonal harmony. This innovative approach to composition provoked strong reactions…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…play it well. 7. The Typophone Leroy Anderson might have been the first to add the sound of a typewriter to his music (listen to his “The Typewriter” here). The…
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Leonard Bernstein
…New York Philharmonic in the 1960s sparked a renewed interest in Mahler’s works. Bernstein’s Compositions Inspired by His Jewish Heritage Bernstein’s Jewish heritage deeply influenced his compositions. His first significant…
