How many notes does it take to make you nervous? If you’re thinking of Jaws, probably two. Before you see the shark, the music gives you a reason to worry. A repeating pattern of notes becomes the sound of something getting closer, and suddenly the ocean feels like...
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Do You Need to Know Classical Music to Enjoy the Symphony?
You don’t need classical music expertise to enjoy the symphony. Discover what to listen for, why live concerts feel different, and where to begin.
What Makes Music Sound Frightening?
How many notes does it take to make you nervous? If you’re thinking of Jaws, probably two. Before you see the shark, the music gives you a reason to worry. A repeating pattern of notes becomes the sound of something getting closer, and suddenly the ocean feels like...
Do You Need to Know Classical Music to Enjoy the Symphony?
You don’t need classical music expertise to enjoy the symphony. Discover what to listen for, why live concerts feel different, and where to begin.
How Classical Music Helped Shape the Sound of Queen
Discover how Queen drew on classical music, opera, gospel, and studio experimentation—and hear those layered sounds come alive with orchestra and chorus at We Will Rock You: The Music of Queen & Journey.
Program notes: Symphonie fantastique – the full story
Adapted from the program notes for Symphonie Fantastique, written by Jane Girdham Berlioz is recognized for his imaginative and expressive use of orchestral instruments, and hisinterest extended into writing a treatise on orchestration, which was first published in...
The Evolution of Minimalism: How Philip Glass’s Company Shaped the Genre
Minimalism in music is an intriguing style that invites listeners to engage deeply by doing more with less. Using repetitive motifs, gradual changes, and a focus on simple patterns, minimalist music often evokes profound emotions in an unexpected way. One of the...
How Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 Shaped the Future of Classical Music
Ludwig van Beethoven is a name that resonates with music lovers around the world. Often celebrated for his later symphonies like the Fifth and the Ninth, Beethoven’s journey as a symphonic composer began with a piece that might not get as much attention but is just as...