Blogs
Mikhail Glinka ‘Grand Sextet’: Captivating Strings
Mikhail Glinka: Grand Sextet Context Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) although seldom heard in concert halls today, was in fact an incredibly influential composer of his time. Read more…
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Hans Zimmer ‘Homeland’: Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron
Hans Zimmer: Homeland Context Homeland, composed by Hans Zimmer, is the title music for the 2002 DreamWorks film, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. The soundtrack Read more…
Interviews
Interview with The Hermes Experiment
Interview with The Hermes Experiment Winners of the Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Competition 2019, Tunnell Trust Awards 2017, Nonclassical’s Battle of the Bands 2014, Read more…
Blogs
William Grant Still ‘Three Visions’: Reincarnation
William Grant Still: Three Visions Context Known for being one of the forefront African-American composers of the 20th century, William Grant Still’s legacy lives on Read more…
Blogs
Gabriel Fauré ‘Pavane’: A Gentle Journey
Gabriel Fauré: Pavane Context Originally composed for solo piano, Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane is now better-known for its orchestral and optional choir versions. The all-orchestral version Read more…
Blogs
Dag Wirén ‘String Quartet No.3’: Super Sweden
Dag Wirén: String Quartet No.3 Context Swedish composer Dag Wirén’s musical oeuvre can be summed up by looking at just his five string quartets. Composed Read more…
Blogs
Bohuslav Martinů ‘Symphony No.1’: Step into the USA
Bohuslav Martinů: Symphony No.1 Context One of the leading Czech composers during the 20th Century, Bohuslav Martinů wrote over 400 works, including 6 symphonies, 15 Read more…
Blogs
Bright Sheng ‘Flute Moon’: The Dragon Horse
Bright Sheng: Flute Moon Context Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng is known for his clever mixing Western and Asian cultures within music. Sheng’s Asian influences come Read more…
Blogs
George Frideric Handel ‘His Yoke is Easy’: And….Scene!
George Frideric Handel: His Yoke is Easy Messiah Part I Context George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has remained one of the composer’s most beloved works. Incredibly, Read more…
Blogs
Joly Braga Santos ‘String Quartet No.1’: Portuguese Wonder
Joly Braga Santos: String Quartet No.1 Context Remembered for being one of the leading Portugese composers during the 20th century, Joly Braga Santos (1924-1988) composed Read more…