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Fernando Sor
Born in the heart of Barcelona, Fernando Sor, a man of Catalan roots, etched his name indelibly in the annals of music as a virtuoso classical guitarist, composer, and music…
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Leonard Bernstein
…symphonic and orchestral music. He composed music for ballet, film, theatre, choral works, opera, chamber music, and piano. One of his best-known compositions is West Side Story, a Broadway musical…
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Claude Debussy
…as one of the composer’s best-known pieces and is a testament to Debussy’s unique approach to musical composition. Debussy and Musical Impressionism Debussy’s music is often associated with the Impressionist…
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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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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…an element of uncertainty to the profession, making the future of classical music a topic of heated debate and concern among musicians and music lovers alike. Despite the hardships and…
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Liberty Fanfare – John Williams, Performed by The United States Army Field Band
The United States Army Field Band performs John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare live, conducted by Lt. Col. Domingos Robinson. This piece was written for the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty…
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Purcell – March for the Funeral of Queen Mary, Z. 860 – Played by Baroque Brass of London
Purcell’s Funeral March from Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary (Funeral Sentences) Z. 860 performed by Baroque Brass of London featuring Mark Bennet, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Michael Laird, Ron Bryans,…
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Geert Plays Prelude rom Cello Suite No. 1 BWV 1007 by J. S. Bach – Classical Guitar
Geert performs Bach’s ‘Prelude’ from Cello Suite No. 1 on a steelstring guitar. The arrangement was made by his tutor, Guus Dresens. Little Bear the dog seems to enjoy it…
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America’s First Orchestra
…more through radio, television, and internet audiences. It remains the cornerstone of classical music in the United States and is one of the most influential musical institutions in the world….
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…initiatives in publishing his own music set significant precedents, marking music as the intellectual property of the composer. Early Life and Musical Journey Born in 1681 in Magdeburg, Germany, Telemann…
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Joseph Haydn
…and left to fend for himself in a city bustling with music and musicians. He took on various jobs, giving music lessons, playing the violin in street orchestras, and even…
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Erik Satie
…music, and the Theater of the Absurd. His enduring influence resonates in the world of music. Early Years and Musical Inception Erik Satie was born on May 17, 1866, in…
