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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Sep 3, 2021
- 9 min
ARTIST FEATURE: Claudio Cruz & Marcelo Bratke: Song of the Black Swan
Violinist Claudio Cruz and pianist Marcelo Bratke have recently released their new album with São Paulo (Brazil)-based record label...
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- Aug 27, 2021
- 3 min
10 Beautiful Classical Music Works for Piano
Already familiar with Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata", Debussy's "Clair de Lune", and a Chopin nocturne or two? Want to deepen your...
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- Aug 6, 2021
- 15 min
ARTIST FEATURE: Olga Kopylova: Beethoven Piano Sonatas (3 & 16)
Pianist Olga Kopylova has just released her new album of Beethoven sonatas with Azul Music. Read our interview!
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- Jul 30, 2021
- 6 min
7 Strange Classical Composers (Guest post - AleahFlute/Aleah Fitzwater)
Often when learning about classical composers, we imagine them as being...well, rather boring. In fact, this impression is far from truthful
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- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
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 16, 2021
- 5 min
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 13, 2021
- 5 min
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 9, 2021
- 6 min
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 2, 2021
- 9 min
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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- Jun 8, 2021
- 7 min
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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