Articles Index

Erik Satie's 6 Gnossiennes
Composed in the 1890's, Erik Satie's Six Gnossiennes have become favorite pieces of music to many people. Learn about the creation and facts about Erik Satie's Six Gnossiennes.

Strauss' Voices of Spring Waltz
Notes and background information on the Voices of Spring Waltz by Johann Strauss II.

The Nutcracker Ballet
During the holiday season, one ballet is performed throughout the world - you guessed it - The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker has been enchanting audiences from adults to children for over a century now. Many ballet companies perform The Nutcracker annually, creating a holiday tradition for thousands of families.

Schubert Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, D. 929 (Op. 100)
A beautiful, sublime trio for piano, cello, and violin.

Notes on Suite Bergamasque
Notes on Debussy's Suite Bergamasque including Clair de lune.

Advice on Mahler
Read the advice the users on the Classical Music Forum are giving about Gustav Mahler. You'll find it very interesting and extremely helpful.

The Biedermeier Culture
The Biedermeier period in 18th century Vienna had a profound impact on the works of composers such as Schubert. This article discusses the rise, causes and result of the Biedermeier period.

Schubert Quintet in A Major, “Trout” - Op. 114
This article contains a structural analysis of the first movement of Schubert's Trout Quintet.