Pianist and composer Franz Liszt was born on 22 October 1811 in the Hungarian village of Doborján. Here are a few points about his life that you should know: – Liszt was part of a wave of virtuoso performers from

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart may have been a one of a kind genius, but he didn’t compose in a vacuum. Today, we’re looking at ten fabulously talented composers whose sound worlds are very similar to Mozart’s. We’ll also look at these

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Valentine’s Day is once again around the corner, celebrated around the World on 14 February. Valentine’s Day is not just about grand gestures and lavish gifts. It is about cherishing the love in your life, whether it’s for a partner,

Some years ago, my colleague Georg wrote an article on the composer Franz Ignaz Danzi (1763-1826) . It is full of fascinating biographical details, including Danzi’s interactions with Wolfgang Amadeus and Leopold Mozart and his advocacy of Carl Maria von

Bastien Stil and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France The master composer Howard Shore is known for his sweeping and cinematic scores that define epic storytelling. From The Lord of the Rings to The Silence of the Lambs, his rich

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