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First Classical Concert? What to Know Before You Go
It’s your first time attending a classical concert, and you’re in for a treat! If you’re not sure how it all works, following these simple rules of etiquette will make…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
…take a look at some of these young geniuses and explore their contributions to the world of classical music. 1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Mozart is often hailed as the…
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Muzio Clementi
Muzio Clementi, born on January 23, 1752, in Rome, Italy, was a prolific composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor, and music publisher who played a pivotal role in the development of classical…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…need for classical training to fulfill his musical ambitions. Their destination was Paris, the heart of the European music scene. However, the Paris Conservatoire rejected Gottschalk’s application without an audition,…
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George Gershwin
…in F, composed in 1925, is widely regarded as one of his finest orchestral works. Other notable classical pieces from this period include his Second Rhapsody for piano and orchestra…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…five soloists, and Baroque orchestra. This incredible performance by the Netherlands Bach Society on period instruments is well worth your time! And that’s our top ten! Merry Christmas from Classical…
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Chopin – Valse Op. 64, No. 2 on Classical Guitar
Da Vynci presents his humble version of Frédéric Chopin’s Valse Opus 64 Number 2, originally composed in C# minor in 1846-47. This classical guitar rendition, transcribed by Richard Yates and…
