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How Far Would You Go To Perform Monteverdi?

Claudio Monteverdi was born in 1567 in Cremona, a picturesque town in northern Italy, at a time of profound cultural and religious change in Europe.

22 October 2024

Georges Bizet. From Sevilla, With Love

Georges Bizet's Carmen is perhaps one of the most compelling and intense stories in the Romantic repertoire. It is a story about a woman overcome by passion and the men who...

21 October 2024

Symphonie Fantastique: Between Love and Hate

The 19th century begins in Europe with major social and ideological changes, and music, and art in general, will also adapt to these changes in society.

20 October 2024

Antonio Vivaldi: The Red-haired Priest Of The Baroque

In a Venice enlivened by the warm sunshine and brilliant light reflecting off its canals, Antonio Vivaldi was a remarkable presence, not only for his musical genius but also for his distinctive physical appearance.

Franz Liszt. The Rockstar of the Romantic Period

Franz Liszt was a prominent Hungarian composer of the Romantic period, known for his innovative contributions to music. He rose to international fame as a virtuoso pianist and...

The Forgotten Women Of Classical Music

In an era when social norms dictated that they remain anonymous and submissive, these female composers chose to defy them, creating music as bold and confident as their male counterparts.
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