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The Other Danubes II
Continuing on with our story of the Danube River in Music, as mentioned before, it wasn’t only Johann Strauss II who chose to immortalise the river in music. In his two collections of love songs, the Liebeslieder Waltzes, Opp. 52
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
The Instrumental Sonatas
As we celebrate Camille Saint-Saëns’ birthday on 9 October 1835, we remember a musical genius and the leader of the French musical renaissance during the later part of the 19th century. He composed in virtually every musical genre available to
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15 Pieces of Classical Music About the Sea
Today we’re looking at pieces of classical music inspired by the sea. We’ll be listening to the work of composers who made musical waves, capturing the sea’s tranquility and its tumult. Anchors aweigh! Ludwig van Beethoven: Calm Sea and Prosperous
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What They Are Afraid of:
Credit: Janet Horvath on Twitter
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Taking Flight: Music about Balloons
The summer is a time for balloons – children’s balloons in the park, adult balloon flights in the sky, or as a part of a day’s adventure at the theme park. Historically, their beginnings are associated with the great experiments
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Lost Euridice and Found Again
The story of Orpheus and Euridice is one of the early stories told in opera. From the first operas in 1600 by Caccini and Peri to the 21st century, the story of the musician and his lost love was central
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Quiz: Unlocking the Secrets of the Piano
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Classical Music About Betrayal
Betrayal is one of the most painful – and sadly, most universal – of human experiences. No matter who you are or where you come from, we’ve all been let down by friends, family, or lovers. Luckily for the betrayed,
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