10 Classical Music History Topic Ideas for All Ages
we've compiled a list of ten classical music history topic ideas that can be tailored to all ages and levels of experience!
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- Apr 4
- 3 min
Listening Lists: Jacques Offenbach
German-born French composer Jacques Offenbach is best known for his operettas, of which he composed almost 100!
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- Feb 7
- 1 min
Set The Mood: Valentine's Day Classical Music
Here are some of our favourite romantic classical music works - suitable for Valentine's Day or any time love is the order of the day!
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- Jan 23
- 2 min
Online 1:1 Classical Music Immersion Discovery Sessions
Have you ever been curious about classical music, but didn't know where to start? Book a personalised, guided discovery session!
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- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Christmas Classical to Add to Your Playlists
Looking for some Christmas classical music to add to your playlists this December? We've selected 5 seasonal works for 4 different...
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- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Living Composer: Rain Worthington
Meet American composer Rain Worthington! Self-taught in composition, her catalogue includes repertoire for many different instrumental...
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- Aug 1, 2022
- 8 min
The Music of the Western Balkans (Guest post - AleahFlute/Aleah Fitzwater)
Learn about the music of the Balkan region of Europe - an area with many cultural, religious, and historic influences.
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 2 min
Living Composer: Victor Alexeeff
Victor Alexeeff began his conservatory studies at the age of 7 in Toronto. As well as completing formal piano studies and developing...
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- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
A Dramatic Entrance: Shining a Light on an American Classical Pioneer (Guest Post)
Discover the fascinating story of American 19th/20th century composer Margaret Ruthven Lang!
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- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
Famous Composer Quotes About Music
Those who write music often have very insightful things to say about it! Check out some of our favourites, in no particular order! This...
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- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
2022 At Sound Garden
What's in store for Sound Garden : classical music immersion in 2022? Find out here!
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- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
Set The Mood: Christmas Classical Music
'Tis the season...for Christmas classical music! This list focuses on lesser-known carols and other kinds of Christmas classical works!
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- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Living Composer: Joe Wiedemann
Joe Wiedemann is an American composer, who has been composing music (particularly for television) for over 40 years. He has been nominated..
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- Nov 17, 2021
- 4 min
Listening Lists: Inspired By Earth
Earth and nature have been inspiring composers for centuries. Have a listen to five examples of classical music works inspired by Planet...
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- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
Set The Mood: Spooky Classical Music
Looking for spooky classical music? We've got your needs sorted - whether for Halloween, another spooky occasion, or just because!
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Listening Lists: Beethoven Piano Sonatas
Ludwig van Beethoven composed 32 main piano sonatas. These sonatas are one of the most important collections of repertoire...
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- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Set The Mood: Dark Classical Music
Looking for dark, melancholic classical music? We've put together a playlist featuring some of our favourite examples of dark classical...
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- Oct 15, 2021
- 8 min
10 Examples of Chamber Music: From the Middle Ages to Today
Chamber music is a genre of classical music with a history spanning several centuries. It has long been enjoyed by all kinds of people...
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
100 Classical Composer Profile Templates
Get to know composers - their lives and works - with our pack of 100 classical composer profile templates: Listen and learn as you...
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- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Who Set It Best: Mignon's Song "Kennst du das Land" (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
The song "Kennst du das Land" by the character of Mignon from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship" has inspired..
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