Learn to Play Great Classical Pieces on the Piano
Learn to play Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata, and other classical pieces on the piano.
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Continue reading →Ten Of The Most Popular Classical Pieces Of All Time
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 →Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring: Bach’s Most Loved Work
Even though Bach did not consider Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring his favorite or best work, it is probably the most widely recognized of all of his compositions. Because of its mainstream popularity, this song will undoubtedly continue to surface at weddings and other public performances for hundreds more years.
Continue reading →Four of the Greatest Modern Classical Pianists of All Times
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?
Continue reading →The Story of Liebestraum
I was in Vienna last week, the home of many of the great classical composers and musicians. I visited Mozart’s apartment where he lived for a couple years, and also visited Hungary where Franz Liszt was born. Liszt was born … Continue reading →