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A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
With Fall Upon Us, Discover the Poetry in Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”
Explore Vivaldi's Four Seasons concertos, each inspired by a sonnet possibly penned by Vivaldi himself. Discover how each sonnet perfectly fits the music's rhythm.
Classical California Hits the Books: A Back-to-School Playlist
Music for brainpower, studying, and all things school.
An Autumn Playlist In Case You’re Not Ready For Christmas Music Yet
This article discusses the author's frustration with the early arrival of Christmas, their love for Thanksgiving, and their disdain for the overuse of pumpkin spice. They also share an autumn playlist.
Fall
It’s getting a bit cooler, the leaves of the trees are changing, people are back to school…
Back to School
We're zooming into one of the most fun parts of school: the arts classes. Visual art, theater, music, and dance!
Back To School
Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight
Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
The Secret Story Behind Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Celesta in “The Nutcracker”
Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.
