Obscure & Uncommon Classical Christmas Music
Tired of the usual Christmas carols on the radio? Have you heard Sleigh Ride or Winter Wonderland one too many times this season? Then check out our list of uncommon…
Handel’s “Messiah” FAQs
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,…
Die Fledermaus? At A Halloween Concert?
If you're familiar with the famous waltzes of Johann Strauss II (think "The Blue Danube"), you might be asking yourself, why on earth are we performing the overture from Die…
Top 12 Fast Classical Music Pieces
Classical music detractors might have you believe that the genre is made up of slow and boring tunes that will put you to sleep. While, sure, there are a fair…
The Story of Debussy’s “The Sunken Cathedral”
In 1909 and 1910, Claude Debussy wrote a series of 12 preludes for solo piano. Among them is the mysteriously titled, "La Cathédrale engloutie" which translates to The Submerged (or…
What Is A Pops Orchestra?
If you've attended orchestral performances or listened to classical music for any length of time, you've probably seen the terms "philharmonic", "symphony", and "chamber" in the names of various organizations.…
What Is A Concerto Grosso?
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,…
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…
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…