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Liszt for Beginners
Thirteen Pieces to Make You Love Liszt
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
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Ten Great Composers Like Mozart
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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Baby, You’re the Lieder of My Heart
Credit: Janet Horvath on Twitter
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Serenades of the Heart
Top 10 Tracks for a Romantic Valentine
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,
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Franz Ignaz Danzi (1763-1826)
8 Fabulous Compositions
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
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The Music Aficionado’s Challenge: Test Your Knowledge
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Hey Organist, I’m Your Father……
Credit: Classical Music Humor on facebook
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The Genius of Felix Mendelssohn
10 Most Popular Works
Felix Mendelssohn was one of the 19th century’s most gifted composers. Blending classical elegance with a touch of romantic flair, his music is truly timeless. From the sweeping grandeur of his symphonies to the ethereal charm of his concertos, or
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