Every major Romantic Period composer was influenced by Beethoven in some way, but selecting just a few of them reveals the variety of ways in which that influence was felt. Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, and Richard Wagner were very different…

These three songs will energize you instantly, and will have you shaking, grooving, and busting crazy moves. Maximize your workout and brighten up your mood. Every workout needs some inspirational music. You have your favorites for walking, and your preferred…

Gorgeously written, composer Philip Glass delivers some of the most heavenly classical symphonic music of of the 20th Century. Full of texture, color and dynamics, Philip Glass is quite often overlooked for his genius. Performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra…

One of Toronto’s finest composers and conductors, Alex Pauk specializes in taking Canadian music to the international scene. His ensemble, the Esprit Orchestra, promotes contemporary classical music, having commissioned works from over 60 composers. In addition, the programming for Esprit…

Ancient Celtic Musicians Predated Christ and Influenced the Music of the Christian Church According to music historian William H. Grattan Flood (“Ancient Irish Music,” from A History of Irish Music), the ancient Celts were first mentioned as existing 500 years…

Classical music generally refers to European music composed from approximately 1000 to the present. Characteristics of Classical Music There are many characteristics that define classical music and differentiate it from other genres of music. For example, classical music is mainly…

Walk into any early childhood environment and the sounds of singing, clapping and joyful music will be heard. The quality of the music activities and instruments offered to young children does matter. While some young children enjoy and excel in…

For fifty years Rogers has been entertaining listeners with his own style of singing, and this collection is a tribute to his longevity in the business. Duets Kenny Rogers recorded many duets during his career. With partner Dolly Parton they…

Abbey Road The Beatles in London Walk is actually two walks. The first takes fab four fans to Abbey Road, starting at the St John’s Wood underground station (both Beatles walks start and end at London underground stations.) From the…

Several successful rock bands joined the rapidly growing world of rock music in the mid 1960s. In this period, rock musicians broke the norms and introduced new possibilities. Among several popular bands of this period, one can name The Kinks,…