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Find calm with classical music!
Introducing the second product in our Classical Sessions series: Classical Sessions for... Calm!
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Apr 23, 20212 min read


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


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


Listening Lists: Easter
In many cultures, particularly those with a Christian heritage, this weekend is an important one: Easter. Many classical music works are...
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Apr 2, 20215 min read


Living Composer: Anna Vienna Ho
Our April 2021 Living Composer is Anna Vienna Ho - a Hong Kong-born musician with many strings to her bow!
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Apr 1, 20212 min read


Composer Activity Guides: Franz Liszt (ages 0-6)
The Composer Activity Guides are designed to introduce young children to classical music figures through words, music, and activities!
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Mar 26, 20212 min read


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
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Mar 15, 20217 min read


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.
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Mar 8, 20217 min read


Living Composer: Sam Russell
Our Living Composer for March is Sam Russell - a UK-based guitarist and composer, who specializes in metal and neo-classical music.
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Mar 1, 20212 min read


Classical Inspirations: Amy Beach (ages 6-12)
Announcing: Classical Inspirations: Amy Beach! Classical Inspirations is a series designed to introduce children to classical music...
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Feb 19, 20212 min read


Listening Lists: Inspired By Love
Here are some of our favourite classical music works inspired by love!
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Feb 12, 20213 min read


Living Composer: Gregg Wager
This month's Living Composer is Gregg Wager - an American composer, author, critic, and pianist. Gregg was born in Adrian (Michigan,...
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Feb 1, 20212 min read


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)...
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Jan 26, 20214 min read


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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Jan 8, 20215 min read


Living Composer: Christian Dachez
2Our Living Composer for January 2021 is Christian Dachez - a multi-genre French composer who writes for a diverse range of settings and...
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Jan 1, 20211 min read


Get intentional with classical music!
Just in time for Christmas and the end of 2020 (I'm sure this year has already had more than 366 days!) comes our new product: Classical...
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Dec 21, 20202 min read


Living Composer: Kirsten Strom
Our Living Composer for December is Kirsten Strom - a young composer, conductor, and creative writer from New Zealand. Though she was...
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Dec 1, 20202 min read


Classical Christmas Countdown
This post is where you'll find all the music featured in our FREE Classical Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar. Download here! Day 1:...
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Nov 26, 20201 min read


We've created a way for you to introduce your children (0-6) to classical music!
Introducing our Composer Activity Guide: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for parents and carers of children aged 0-6! This guide introduces you...
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Nov 23, 20202 min read


Learning to Write with Classical Music
Music education, beginning as early as possible, has major benefits for learning. Not only will a child who receives a solid musical...
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Nov 23, 20208 min read
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