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Classical Piano Music Styles
Classical piano music comes in a variety of musical genres. In this article, you'll find descriptions and recommendations of the different types of classical piano music.
2010 Metropolitan Opera Summer Events
The 2010 Met Opera summer series is made up of three events, two of which are now in their second season: the Summer Recital Series, the Summer HD Festival, and the Summer HD Encore. Learn more about what the Met's 2010 summer season has to offer.
2009 Blossom Festival
The world renowned Cleveland Orchestra takes up its summer residence at Blossom, a two month long summer classical music festival. With a variety of classical and popular works, there will be enough music for everyone to enjoy. Learn more about the 2009 Blossom Festival.
A Profile of the Aria "Nessun Dorma"
Learn about the details and facts of Puccini's famous aria, "Nessun Dorma" from the opera 'Turandot'.
Renee Fleming - A Collection of Renee Fleming Videos
Renee Fleming is one of the leading operatic sopranos today. Here is a collection of videos of the great Renee Fleming.
Piano Classical Music - A Beginners Guide to Great Classical Music for the Piano
Piano classical music ranges in a variety of styles. From relaxing to invigorating, and everything in between, there is piano classical music for everyone and every mood. For you beginners out there, here's a great place to start finding fantastic piano classical music.
Handel's Messiah - HWV 56 (1741)
Composed in 1741, Handel's Messiah has become Handel's most famous work. Learn more about Messiah in this classical music profile.
Five Exciting Classical Music Concerts for Halloween 2007
Here are five exciting Classical Music concerts for Halloween 2007 to which to take your family and have a great time!
Giacomo Puccini
Puccini is best known for his operas Tosca, La Boheme, Madame Butterfly, and Turandot. Learn about the life of Giacomo Puccini in this profile.
Antonio Vivaldi Profile
A profile of Antonio Vivaldi, a great barogue composer.
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner was to opera as Beethoven was to symphony. Wagner, unlike any other composer of his time, was not formally trained in music as a child. However untalented he was playing instruments, his muscical genius within was able to create masterworks. Discover the interesting life of Wagner and his works of art.
The Three Tenors
A profile of the Three Tenors - Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras. Learn about the creation of the Three Tenors and why they were loved by millions of people.
Andrea Bocelli - A Profile of Andrea Bocelli
World famous operatic singer, Andrea Bocelli has enjoyed worldwide success. Learn more about the life of Andrea Bocelli in this profile.
A Profile of the Song "O Sole Mio"
"O Sole Mio" is popular classical music song made popular by the late Luciano Pavarotti. Learn more about "O Sole Mio" and its creation in this "O Sole Mio" profile.
A Profile of Josh Groban
Josh Groban, an classically influenced international pop star, has achieved great success at a young age. His baritone voice has been winning over fans since his debut. Learn more about the life of Josh Groban in this profile.
A Profile of the Aria "Habanera"
Habanera is a famous aria from Bizet's popular opera, Carmen. Learn about the creation of Habanera in this Habanera profile.
Online Classical Music Radio Stations
There are many websites that stream classical music to your computer for free. These online classical music radios are great way to experience the fantastic music by many of history's greatest composers. I've compiled these online radio stations into a list for you. Now choose the station you like without having to search for them individually.
Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppi Verdi was a romantic period composer best known for his operas and requiem mass. Learn about the life of Giuseppi Verdi in this profile.
The Enchanted Island
Learn about the Metropolitan's newest production, The Enchanted Island. Written by Jeremy Sams, the new opera features music by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, and other baroque composers.
Modest Mussorgsky
Modest Mussorgsky, best known for his works like Night on Bald Mountain, was a Russian classical composer who often refused to practice western rules of composition. His innovative musical style, many times inspired by Russian fairytales and folklore, helped create a path for national Russian school of music. Learn more about the life of Modest Mussorgsky.
World Choir Games
World Choir Games, often referred to as the World Choir Olympics, is an eleven day choral extravaganza where 20,000+ singers young and old come from around the world to compete. Learn more about the World Choir Games!
2006 Opening Nights and Galas - Symphony Orchestras and Opera Companies
2006 opening nights for symphony orchestras and opera companies.
Erik Satie
Erik Satie (1866-1925) was an eccentric French composer and pianist whose music can be described as avant-garde and minimal. Not only was he a composer, he was also an author. Learn more about Erik Satie in this profile.
Napa Valley Festival del Sole, 2009
Napa Valley Festival del Sole, now in its forth year, has a lot to offer. Fine dining, superb wines and cheeses, terrific venues and scenery, and of course fantastic music. Learn more about what Festival del Sole has in store for 2009.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Born in Bonn in 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven began learning music at an early age. He studied with many well know musicians including Hadyn and Salieri. Beethoven is most famous for his symphonics works. Discover the life of Beethoven, including his works and achievements.