Ludwig van Beethoven (13)
Beethoven, the most popular of all composers, was a ground breaking composer. This One-Stop Beethoven Resource will provide you with the history, life, and music.
Classical Music CD Reviews (100)
Before making your next classical music CD purchase, read these reviews to find out which classical music CD's are worth buying.
Profiles & Biographies (58)
Learn what events shaped the lives of your favorite composers, conductors, or performers.
Classical Music 101 (161)
Classical music is not just for the well-seasoned listener, it's for everyone! These resources will help you develop a taste for great classical music.
Aria Lyrics & Translations (15)
If you're not fluent in foreign languages, how are you to know what the great arias are about? Most opera companies display the text translations on screens above the stage or on the backs of the seats in tandem with the performance. Those of you looking for translations now, look no further. I've put together a large selection of lyrics and translations of popular arias and art songs.
Medieval Music (5)
Music has been around for thousands of years. Discover the origins of musical notation and the purpose music served nearly 700 years ago.
Renaissance Period (6)
An explosion of knowledge, wealth, and creativity nearly 600 years ago shed light on what was once a dark world. Not only were great works of art created, but also great pieces of music. These resources will help you discover the composers of the Renaissance Period, their works, and the history behind them.
Baroque Period (9)
Known for its inconsistency, the Baroque Period encompasses the use of basso continuo, degrees of ornamentation, self-expression, open forms, and the formation of counterpoint. You will find that, although the music of the Baroque Period shares the same genre title, the difference between pieces can be quite astounding.
Classical Period (11)
Resources discussing the origin, composers, forms and repertoire of the classical period in music.
Romantic Period (20)
If the Classical Period is the parent, then the Romantic Period is its unruly teenager. Known for breaking the rules of Classical Period composition and structure, the Romantic Period explores the use of large ensembles, extreme emotion, and wild orchestration.
20th Century Music (10)
Also known as the Age of Technology, 20th Century Music took full advantage of new technologies as they became available. Not constricted by rules of the classical period, composers had the stylistic freedom to write however they pleased. Discover the many colors that 20th Century Music has to offer in the pages that follow.
Opera (28)
Here, you will find everything and anything you ever wanted to know about opera you will find here. Discover its origins, composers, performers, and synopses.
Classical Music in Movies (6)
Have you ever heard a song from a movie and thought "I want that song, but how do I find out what it is and where can I get it"? These resources will show you a way to get your hands on the classical music you hear in movies and on TV.
Concert Halls & Events (23)
Learn the history behind world famous concert halls and small town theaters. From the down-under Sydney Opera House to mid-town Lincoln Center, and everything in between, these resources will help you plan your next outing to a classical music performance.
