Beethoven’s Ode to Joy is a famous composition that has been adopted for use in many popular culture references. But did you know that Ode to Joy was adopted as the European National Anthem in 1972? It is based on … read more
Franz Schubert’s Symphony No.8 (sometimes referred to as No.7) is really unfinished. Schubert completed only two movements and then abandoned the project for reasons that have never been identified. Although he did sketch a third movement, a symphony traditionally consists … read more
Everyone knows the famous wedding song Here Comes The Bride. This song was composed by German composer Richard Wagner and was initially called The Bridal March. Nowadays it is played when a bride walks down the aisle to meet her … read more
Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer who became quite popular and iconic in the Classical Period. He was known as The Father of Symphony and The Father of the String Quartet. To become great one needs to be creative and … read more
It is often said that Johannes Brahms reportedly slept through the whole of Liszt’s Grand Sonata in B minor during its premiere. Liszt got mad, of course!
Franz Schubert may be one of the most misunderstood composers of his time. Having died at the age of 31, there was still a lot of facts left undiscovered about him. But did you know that he wrote all of … read more
The popular song sung to celebrate the birth of family and friends Happy Birthday to You, is one of the world’s most popular songs. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this song is the most recognized one in … read more
Franz Liszt was a 19th century composer, pianist, conductor and teacher. But did you know that Franz Liszt was the first great rock star? Women swooned when the brilliant pianist performed in public. They threw personal items on the stage … read more
Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi was nicknamed il Prete Rosso (“The Red Priest”) because of his red hair, although he is often depicted in portraits as having white hair. He was recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers and his … read more
