Oratorio: A journey through its origins and evolution
In the history of music there has always been a balance between secular and religious musical genres, but this balance became even more evident with the emergence of the oratorio. To fully understand the origins and development of this genre, we need to look carefully at its historical context....
Anton Bruckner, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, Wolfgand Amadeus Mozart, Arvo Part, Samuel Barber, William Byrd...
How does a synthesiser work?
The frequency of an oscillator determines the pitch of the sound. In a synthesiser, tuning the frequency is similar to tuning a traditional instrument. When multiple oscillators are used together, they can be ‘detuned’ relative to each other to create richer, more complex sounds - a technique widely used to add depth to ensemble pads and leads...
Anton Bruckner, Gustav Mahler, Hector Berlioz, Piotr Ilici Ceaikovski...
Eroica, Pastoral, Chorale: What do the names of Beethoven's symphonies tell us?
Ludwig van Beethoven is considered one of the greatest composers of all time, a central figure in the transition between classicism and romanticism in music. His life and work are characterised by a unique combination of inner strength, artistic passion and an unprecedented capacity for innovation...
Niccolo Paganini
Frantz Liszt
Frederic Chopin
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Edvard Grieg
Vittoria Monti
