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Read more about the article Tafelmusik For Your Next Feast

Tafelmusik For Your Next Feast

  • Post published:November 18, 2018
  • Post category:Holiday/Music

Classical is a popular genre when it comes to dinner music, particularly Thanksgiving dinner, but not all pieces work well in this setting. Put on Verdi's Requiem or Beethoven's 5th…

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Read more about the article Why Cellists (and Musicians in General) Hate Pachelbel’s Canon in D

Why Cellists (and Musicians in General) Hate Pachelbel’s Canon in D

  • Post published:May 22, 2018
  • Post category:Fun Stuff/Music

Ah, Pachelbel's Canon in D. It's a staple at weddings. It's almost always found on "relaxing classical music" playlists. It can even be heard during the holidays both in its…

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Read more about the article Handel’s “Messiah” FAQs

Handel’s “Messiah” FAQs

  • Post published:November 9, 2017
  • Post category:Holiday/Knowledge

Handel's "Messiah" is one of the most widely played pieces during the Christmas season and certainly the most popular oratorio (a musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists). It's also,…

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Read more about the article What Is A Concerto Grosso?

What Is A Concerto Grosso?

  • Post published:July 24, 2017
  • Post category:Knowledge

If you've ever listened to baroque music (think Vivaldi, Corelli, Handel, etc.), you've probably seen the term Concerto Grosso and wondered, "What is that?" Well, as you can probably guess,…

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