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Early Music: Music of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras
What is "early music"? Where does it fit in the timeline of classical music? Does it really count as classical music? What is a madrigal?
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Jul 22, 20213 min read
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ARTIST FEATURE: Alexandre Ficarelli and Raïff Dantas Baretto: Brazilian Music for Oboe & Cello
A new album by oboist Alexandre Ficarelli and cellist Raïff Dantas Barreto is out now: "Brazilian Music for Oboe & Cello"!
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Jul 16, 20215 min read
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10 Best Classical Music Pieces for Beginners
Not your typical "classical music for beginners" list. We've selected some of our favourite works, and we hope you'll love them, too!
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Jul 13, 20215 min read
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Classical Music and Wine: What a Pair! (Guest post - Will Sing For Wine/Rebecca Richardson)
Rebecca Richardson - classical singer and host of Will Sing For Wine - suggests classical music and wine pairings!
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Jul 9, 20216 min read
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QUIZ: One Old, One New
Take our quiz and we'll suggest one old and one new classical music piece for you!
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Jul 7, 20211 min read
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ARTIST FEATURE: Haley Myles: "The Complete Nocturnes" (Chopin)
We spoke to pianist Haley Myles about her new album: "The Complete Nocturnes" (Chopin). Read the interview now!
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Jul 2, 20219 min read
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PRESS PLAY: Classical music for school-aged children!
You're probably expecting a list including works such as Mozart's "The Magic Flute", Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf"...
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Jun 8, 20217 min read
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Living Composer: Jessica Krash
Washington, DC-based composer and pianist Jessica Krash's music has appeared in many different kinds of performance contexts...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Classical Inspirations: Sergei Rachmaninoff (ages 6-12)
Announcing: Classical Inspirations: Sergei Rachmaninoff! Through reading, listening, and completing a range of activities, your child will..
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May 21, 20211 min read
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Do you want to know the TRUTH about classical music?
Boring? Too intellectual? Only for rich people? Not on our watch! We've collected some common misconceptions about classical music, and...
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May 17, 20213 min read
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Set The Mood: What should you listen to?
We've selected a range of works to suit your mood! Whether you're looking for classical music for energy, for focus, for calm, for romance..
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May 11, 20211 min read
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PRESS PLAY: Teenagers CAN engage with classical music!
We've selected four examples of classical music and also created a larger Spotify playlist, curated especially for teens!
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May 7, 20215 min read
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Who Set It Best: "Mandoline" (Paul Verlaine)
The poem "Mandoline" by Paul Verlaine has been turned into song form by several composers. Learn about the poem and listen...
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May 5, 20212 min read
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Set The Mood: Relaxing Classical Music
Looking for relaxing music for kids, calm music for study, or just after a general chilled-out vibe? We've put together a playlist featuring
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May 3, 20211 min read
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Living Composer: Stella Ziopoulou
This month's Living Composer is Stella Ziopoulou - a composer and violinist from Athens, Greece. She also plays the electric violin...
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May 1, 20212 min read
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Find calm with classical music!
Introducing the second product in our Classical Sessions series: Classical Sessions for... Calm!
We're passionate about helping you...
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Apr 23, 20212 min read
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QUIZ: What should you do in order to be more calm?
Take our quiz to find out! You'll also get access to a specially curated Spotify playlist with 1h45 m of calming classical music!
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Apr 21, 20211 min read
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Classical Gems: Mel Bonis - Cello Sonata
French composer Mel Bonis pursued an artistic career in an era when this was a huge challenge for women in French society. She was...
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Apr 16, 20214 min read
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Who Set It Best: "Come Away, Death" (William Shakespeare)
"Come Away, Death" is a song from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. It is sung by the fool Feste - a fool being a clever peasant or commoner...
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Apr 15, 20213 min read
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QUIZ: Which classical music piece should you listen to, based on your taste in art?
Your taste in visual art can tell us a lot about your taste in music! Take our quiz to find out what you should listen to!
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Apr 7, 20211 min read
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