Franz Liszt and Clara Wieck (known as Clara Schumann after her marriage) were widely acknowledged to be two of the greatest pianists of their generation. Franz Liszt was born in 1811, and Clara Wieck was born in 1819. Both made

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by popular culture today, which bombards us from multiple sources. Statistics show that people have shifted drastically in how they spend their time. Over 60% of our time is spent online. When it comes to

Maria Magdalena Keverich Beethoven, the mother of Ludwig van Beethoven, tends not to play a major role in retellings of the great composer’s life. This is a shame, because her life and death reverberated through her son’s life. Speaking more

In a world where your inbox is a horror movie and your notifications are basically a marching band, we all need a moment to unclench. Luckily, we celebrate “World Meditation Day” on 21 May, or if you follow the United

Historically, symphony finales have been fast, loud, and showy. It’s easy to understand why: big, brash finales leave listeners with exciting last impressions. However, such finales are not, strictly speaking, necessary. Sometimes composers subvert expectations in favour of quieter, more

Music is always an important part of any funeral service or memorial service. The right choice of music can pay tribute to the deceased’s tastes and provide comfort to the mourners left behind. Have you ever wondered what music the

Every third Saturday in May, and that’s 17 May in 2025, we celebrate World Fiddle Day. It’s a day for a global hoedown where fiddles screech, twang, and produce off-key notes like a squirrel caught in a banjo. World Fiddle

Brazil is an immensely rich country with a strong musical culture and identity. It is the fifth largest country in the world, and this is reflected in the diversity of its arts. Alone, its music has influenced a plethora of