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…
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…
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,…
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,…