Great Composers

The Great Gate of Kiev resounds to the tumultuous bell rings that end Pictures an an Exhibition, one of the most magnificent and virtuosic of all piano pieces. However, to some of his contemporaries, Modest Mussorgsky was ‘insane’ and ‘a perfect idiot’. Born into a wealthy land-owning family, what drove this tormented man and why did he suffer psychological breakdowns and alcoholism? How did he achieve his command of the realist idiom in his stage works? d, of course, Pictures at an Exhibition.

Master music appreciation and transform classical symphonies from a confusing blur into a deeply emotional experience. Whether seeking a calm soundtrack for your morning commute or a focused escape to unwind, this audio journey demystifies the concert hall. Leave behind intimidating jargon and...

A concise story of the life of Franz Joseph Haydn, originally used as a tool for instruction. Facts and a series of questions may make this a useful tool for teachers and parents. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The most readable and comprehensive guide to enjoying over five hundred years of classical music -- from Gregorian chants, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Johannes Brahms, Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, and beyond. The Vintage Guide to Classical Music is a lively—and...

John Newton's life was in a downward spiral. Impressed into the Royal Navy, John clashed with his fellow seamen and even became a servant alongside slaves in West Africa. When he found himself on a sinking ship, he called out to God for help. John began his conversion to Christianity while he...

Uncover the dramatic classical music history of eccentric composers and cultural revolutions that shaped Western art. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute or winding down with relaxing sounds, this engaging journey brings symphonic genius to life. Step directly into echoing stone...

Pourquoi te parler de Beethoven, mort il y a plus de 200 ans? Parce que, crois-le ou non, la musique de Beethoven est toujours vivante et pas seulement dans les salles de concert.

Tu te demandes sans doute pourquoi je viens te parler de la musique de Frédéric Chopin né en 1810. Crois-le ou non, c’est qu’il est toujours en vogue, et non seulement dans les salles de concert. Figure-toi qu’on retrouve sa musique dans des jeux vidéo que tu connais sans doute.

La suite son histoire te surprendra agréablement, et ce, même si tu connaissais un peu Mozart. Tu découvriras aussi que des jeunes comme toi s’y intéressent, tout comme ce jeune musicien et célèbre claqueur de doigts japonais, Yubio, qui interprète la Marche turque en claquant des doigts.