Music history is full of incredible voices, and among the most inspiring are the women who composed, performed, and led the way across centuries. From the passionate piano music of Clara Schumann to the vibrant symphonies of Florence Price, these composers show us that music knows no boundaries. Let's learn about five remarkable women whose crea...
Have you ever heard a piece of music so exciting, so full of energy and surprises, that it almost felt magical?
That’s exactly how people felt when they first heard Niccolò Paganini play his famous Caprice No. 24 for solo violin. Today, let’s dive into the fascinating story behind this legendary piece and the mysterious man who wrote it!
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This year marks 250 years since Ludwig van Beethoven's birth.
Celebrations around the world will pay tribute to this pioneer of not only the piano, but also large symphonic works.
Beethoven was also the pioneer of strong emotion in music - he took listeners from the very predictable and structured Classical Era of music - into the emotional wor...
Harp music is known to have existed in Ireland from as early as the year 1000 AD. The harp, the simple wire-strung type we see on the Irish National Emblem, was an integral part of Irish society in Medieval times.
From 1100-1600, different groups of invaders brought with them many different types of harps. Naturally, harp music evolved and incr...
Without a doubt, the most prolific composer of the Modern Era is John Williams.
This legendary film score composer has written music for over 100 films and won five Academy Awards.
You might not know that he also wrote music for television (Gilligan's Island), musicals (Fiddler on the Roof), and four Olympic games.
And... of course you know the ...
Teresa Carreño was one of the most important women composers of the Romantic Era. She was also an accomplished conductor and pianist. To celebrate Women's History month and women composers at ALL times of the year, use these resources to teach your children about this famous Venezuelan musician.
