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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
(sponsored) When you think of classical music, you probably picture violins, pianos, and trumpets. But did you know some composers have used super weird instruments to create their masterpieces? Classical…
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Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 – 4th Movement – Played on Period Instruments
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 op. 125 – Fourth Movement (Part 3 of 3) on period instruments, performed by The London Classical Players with various soloists and conducted by Sir Roger…
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Voices of Music Perform Pachelbel Canon in D Major on Period Instruments
Check out the original and best version of Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major performed by the Early Music ensemble Voices of Music on original instruments from Pachelbel’s time. Subscribe to…
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Mozart’s Turkish March on Japanese Instruments
Monsters of Shamisen blend Turkish March by Mozart with ancient Japanese lute, bringing it to the 21st century.
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The Waltzing Cat by Leroy Anderson, Performed by Kiev’s Music Institute Orchestra of Folk Instruments
Waltzing cat concert, Kiev.
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…entire suite that has corresponding videography of the animals to watch while listening. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev This musical tale uses different instruments to represent characters in…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…Modifications to Musical Instruments Beethoven’s innovative spirit extended to the very instruments he used. In an effort to better feel the music, he altered his pianos. He removed the legs…
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Fernando Sor
…offering a comprehensive guide for learning the Spanish guitar. This instructional manual is still regarded as a critical resource for classical guitar studies. Instruments Used by Sor Fernando Sor’s preferred…
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Edward Elgar
…shop selling sheet music and musical instruments. His mother, Ann, had a keen interest in the arts and fostered a love for music in all her children. From an early…
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
…required to tune their instruments before his arrival in the concert hall, as he could not bear to hear the process. In one incident, a prankster un-tuned the instruments while…
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Muzio Clementi
…music, particularly in the realm of keyboard music. He is often referred to as the “Father of the Piano” due to his significant contributions to the instrument’s repertoire and technique…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…whose Brandenburg Concertos stand as a testament to his unrivaled skill as a composer. Comprised of six distinct concertos, each featuring a different combination of instruments and musical forms, the…
