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Music History and Facts

Dive into the rich tapestry of music history, explore fascinating facts about iconic composers, and uncover the stories behind legendary compositions.

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The Pleasure Found in Pastime: Composers and Their Hobbies

A look at composers and their favourite pastimes - with photo proof. Read More
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Johannes Brahms: 17 Interesting facts about the composer of Hungarian Dances

  Born in 1833 in Hamburg, Brahms was a freedom-loving man.  A devoted and faithful friend, he was a man who lived... Read More
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Leonard Bernstein: All Personal Relationships and Controversies

Leonard Bernstein’s life was as complex and dynamic as his music. While he was universally celebrated for his professional achievements,... Read More
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Strange, mysterious, and tragic deaths of classical composers

Stray bullets, accidental electrocutions, and untreated wounds – the history of classical music is full of dreadful deaths, sometimes mysterious,... Read More
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Mozart vs. Salieri: a Factual or Fictional Feud?

Examining the existing evidence to the intrigue at the centre of the Mozart myth. Read More
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Top 13 Famous Trumpet players: Ultimate Guide to the Best of the Best

If you’re looking for the softest, most intimate, and most seductive melodies, then the trumpet is a musical instrument for... Read More
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Feuding Families and Flemish Art: A Few Facts About Arcangelo Corelli

The biographies of the great Italian composer Arcangelo Corelli (1673-1713) testify of a turbulent life filled with strange gaps, replete with embellishments and anecdotal evidence. We try to piece together some of the lesser known facts on the composer’s life. Read More
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Friedrich Nietzsche: gifted composer or a wannabe?

Friedrich Nietzsche is primarily noted for his philosophical work, but as André Schaeffner said: “In the whole history of philosophy... Read More
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Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Your Pop Quiz Cheat Sheet

Fun facts about Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - on his brief stint as a winemaker, poor singing, and post-plague contemplations of priesthood. Read More
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Mozart vs. Beethoven: Drawing Parallels Between Two Musical Titans

The world of classical music has been graced with numerous luminaries, but two names always shine brightest: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart... Read More
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The Life and Legacy of Leonard Bernstein: From Child Prodigy to Legendary Maestro

Leonard Bernstein's name conjures images of a dynamic conductor, passionate pianist, and groundbreaking composer. Mordents explores his life from his early years in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to his monumental legacy in concert halls worldwide. Read More
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Did Bach’s wife compose the cello suites?

Since 2006, Martin Jarvis, a musicologist from Charles Darwin University in Australia, has claimed that Johann Sebastian Bach is not... Read More
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