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Anton Bruckner, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, Wolfgand Amadeus Mozart, Arvo Part, Samuel Barber, William Byrd...

18 April 2025

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...

09 April 2025

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Wagner and the impact of his ideologies on history

The 19th century brought major changes in both science and art in Europe, but the most important changes in this century were ideological. As we know, it was during this period that the communist ideology was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, who published the "Communist Manifesto" ...

Jean Sibelius' Waltz between life and death

Puțini compozitori au reușit să redea prin muzică emoții, lumi nevăzute, granița fină dintre real și imaginar, iar Jean Sibelius este unul dintre aceștia. Finlandezul care a redefinit identitatea muzicală a țării sale...
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Hidden secret messages in classical music

Classical music is not just about chords and harmonies, it is a secret language. Composers have hidden messages in their music for centuries, incorporating personal signatures...
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Haydn's two skulls

Over the ages, there have been many cases in which composers have been deified by certain groups of musicians, music lovers or ideological groups.
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10 Facts About Classical Composers That Will Blow Your Mind

Classical composers are often portrayed as serious geniuses, sitting in front of the piano, meticulously creating their masterpieces.

Niccolò Paganini - An Excellent Marketing Campaign!

As we all know, Romanticism brought virtuosity to the forefront, accompanied by new performance techniques. Famous instrumentalists such as Paganini, Liszt and Schumann wanted...

Symbolism in The Magic Flute

Perhaps one of the most interesting and enigmatic composers of all time is Mozart. From the young age at which he wrote his first work, to the genius with which he composed the Overture to Don Giovanni on...

When music kills

Throughout history there have been so many deaths that have occurred from gruesome causes, that if they had occurred today, would have kept their positions in tranding for weeks.
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