10 Badass Pieces Of Classical Music
We've all heard it. The jokes about classical music putting people to sleep. Sure, some pieces are great for studying, meditation, weddings, and solemn events, but that's just the tip…
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The Moldau – Patriotic and Inspiring
Vltava, better known by its German name, Die Moldau (or The Moldau), is a symphonic poem that is patriotic in every sense of the word. It is one of…
9 Interesting Facts About Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides”
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…
Duke Ellington’s Three Black Kings
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…
Joplin’s Treemonisha – Rediscovered For A New Generation
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…
Top 7 Pirate Classical Music Pieces
Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day! In honor of the day, we've compiled a list of classical music related to the pirate life. From famous soundtracks to swashbuckling operas…
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Finlandia: The Secret Protest Piece
Helsinki, Finland - courtesy of Fodors Finlandia, one of Sibelius' most famous compositions, is often referred to as a tone poem. A tone poem is a piece of orchestral music…
Top 6 Surprising Benefits Of Classical Music
Type "classical music to" or "classical music for" into Google and you'll see that many people already know that classical music is great for studying, falling asleep, and listening to…
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About John Williams’ The Cowboys Film Score
With a career that has spanned over five decades, it is not surprising that John Williams scored at least one Western. What is interesting, however, is that despite being a…
Classical Music For Spring
The first day of spring is right around the corner, although we've been experiencing sunny days and warmer temperatures for a couple of weeks now. Of course, Colorado weather can…