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These Four Composers Were Inspired By World Landmarks – You Can Be Inspired By Landmarks Close to Home
Many composers were inspired to write music after their travels, leaving us a taste of the sights and sounds of their adventures. But many of the far off lands they visited have similar counterparts right here in the Northwest. Continue Reading These Four Composers Were Inspired By World Landmarks – You Can Be Inspired By Landmarks Close to Home
Summer Music Festivals 2018
The warm, late-spring weather of recent weeks is a reminder that summer is just around the corner. One of the highlights of the season is the abundance of classical music festivals throughout the Northwest. Take a look at what’s in store this summer. Continue Reading Summer Music Festivals 2018
This Gourd Is An Instrument Of Love – Find Out Why
Ah, June. Wedding season for so many, when even musical instruments can declare their loving intentions. ‘D’amore’: Italian, meaning ‘of love.’ And what does ‘love’ mean? Sympathetic vibrations, a soft, comforting voice, a whisper into the mysterious dark of the ancient, natural world. Welcome to the instruments d’amore: viola, oboe, and…yerbomatófono? Continue Reading This Gourd Is An Instrument Of Love – Find Out Why
QUIZ: English Composer Or Politician? Test Your Musical Or PBS Knowledge
Can you guess which of these are Composers and which are English politicians featured in ‘Victoria’? Good Luck! Continue Reading QUIZ: English Composer Or Politician? Test Your Musical Or PBS Knowledge
Depression And The Composer: Rachmaninoff’s Story
Franz Liszt once said, “Mournful and grand is the destiny of an artist.” Was he referring to the seemingly large proportion of artists that suffer from some sort of mental disorder? Sergei Rachmaninoff was one. He dealt with depression throughout his life, but not only did he mostly overcome it, his management of it fueled his composing. Continue Reading Depression And The Composer: Rachmaninoff’s Story
Gibson Guitars Files For Bankruptcy Protection
In a bid to stay afloat, the company that has outfitted many of the world’s top musicians says that in its turnaround effort, it will focus on making guitars, Continue Reading Gibson Guitars Files For Bankruptcy Protection
