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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

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...

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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Listening Lists: Easter

In many cultures, particularly those with a Christian heritage, this weekend is an important one: Easter. Many classical music works are...

8 Classical Music Works about...Autumn/Fall

Many composers have been inspired by the seasons in their work. As the Southern Hemisphere heads into autumn/fall 2021, listen to our select

8 Classical Music Works about...Spring

Many composers have been inspired by the seasons in their work. As the Northern Hemisphere heads into spring 2021, listen to our selections.

Listening Lists: Inspired By Love

With Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, here are some of our favourite classical music works inspired by love! Monteverdi -...

Listening Lists: Verdi Opera Excerpts

Whet your appetite for Verdi with excerpts from five of his many operas! Il trovatore: Vedi! le fosche notturne spoglie (Anvil Chorus)...

Listening Lists: Schubert Lieder

Austrian composer Franz Schubert completed over 600 secular vocal works - most of which were Lieder (pronounced like "leader"). The word...

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