When thinking of nature-inspired classical music, pieces inspired by flowers, rivers, trees, birds, seasons, and beautiful scenery definitely fit the bill. You may think of everything from Vivaldi's The Four…
Impressionism is a term most familiar to fans of late 19th century painters such as Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Degas among other notable names. In fact, the term derives…
Depending on the instrument you play or your passion for classical music, you may have heard the works of one or a few female composers. Pianists, for example, may know…
Duke Ellington. The name immediately brings to mind jazz. Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, his legacy as an accomplished pianist and bandleader lives on today. But do you know he was…
Updated 2/16/2017 African-American heritage is celebrated year-round in the Mile High City, but during Black History Month, it truly comes alive. Below are just some of the various Denver…
Name: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. His family name is often misspelled as "Boulogne". He is sometimes referred to as "The Black Mozart" and while that nickname was presumably intended…
You may have heard of Scott Joplin and you may associate him with ragtime pieces such as "The Entertainer" and "Maple Leaf Rag", but did you know that he…
If you've attended any Parker Symphony concert over the last 3 years, you've definitely heard our trombonist Dan Reinschmidt. And like last year's holiday concert, he's going to rock…
When it comes to classical music, William Grant Still isn't exactly a household name and that's quite unfortunate because his music is truly captivating. I vividly remember the first time…
