Four Misconceptions about Classical Music “Classical” music has a bad reputation among mainstream music lovers. It’s likely that most people in your life are radio listening pop music buffs who wouldn’t give classical music 5 minutes of listening time because … Continue reading →
Pachelbel’s Canon in D is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written and is often used in wedding ceremonies – frequently as a processional. It was written by Johann Pachelbel. He was a German composer, organist and … Continue reading →
Taking a Look at the Most Popular Songs of all Time in Classical Music Like so many other music genres, classical music has a history replete with innovative compositions. The works of the great composers echo across the centuries to … Continue reading →
Jazz music faces a big problem in the United States and that is a, dare we say it, closed mindedness on the part of many music lovers. The orchestral musicians and lovers don’t like it because it’s not as structured … Continue reading →
Have you noticed that any music that uses orchestral instruments is often referred to as classical music? If you have any doubt that this is true, take a look at ITunes, the most popular music download site in the world. Anything that would be performed in a concert hall is lumped in to the “classical” genre. Is this accurate?
Continue reading →Andre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer. From arranging and composing Hollywood film scores to his multiple marriages which sparked many musical inspirations, Andre Previn’s life was never dull. I can still remember the excitment of hearing him … Continue reading →
The Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel is a composition well known throughout the world. It’s a piece of music that is played in commercials, feature films, and shopping mall music systems. Its melody and harmony are such that, when heard, spur an “I know this song” reaction in listeners.
Continue reading →For anyone studying popular classical music, it can be a daunting task to know where to begin. There are so many great pieces that a beginner can get overwhelmed. Here are 10 of the most popular classical pieces with a brief background of each.
Continue reading →Every serious piano student eventually learns to play some of the most well-known classical pieces during his or her studies. Nary a pianist didn’t learn Palchabel’s Canon in D or Beethoven’s Fur Elise. Even non-musicians recognize names like Bach and Mozart. But what about modern classical pianists who have also made notable contributions to cultural history?
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