Articles related to "Chamber Music"

Chamber music and other solo or small ensemble music in various forms has been around since the dawn of man. This article gives a brief explanation of what it is.

If you are looking for a sound that is slightly bizarre but always fascinating, investigate the music of Harry Partch.

What does M.C. Escher's detailed paintings of interlocking birds and fish have to do with string quartet chamber music? A lot, according to one young ensemble.

Millette Alexander and Frank Daykin are nationally known as a classical piano duo, and have performed and recorded extensively in the US and Europe.

The Boston-based Jupiter String Quartet is an ensemble of family members with a name that reaches for the stars.

Cruise ships featuring opera, symphony, chamber music players and singers add appeal to music loving travelers and arts patrons.

The "Quatuor pour la fin du Temps" uses elements that were close to Messiaen's heart: devout Catholic faith, birdsong, Eastern rhythms, and mysterious medieval modes.

The story of Andreas Thiel, German-Canadian pianist , organist, choir director and composer who combines concert appearances with studies for the Anglican priesthood.

In "American Journey," The Eroica Trio has released another album that showcases the group's propensity to blend familiar classics with lesser known works.

Brief biography of British David Barlow, 20th century's music teacher and respected composer, known for 'David and Bathsheba.'

It's time to say farewell to the Beaux Arts Trio. After a marathon performance career spanning over 50 years, the group has finally said goodbye to the stage.

A new Pavilion is the permanent home to the free Sun Valley Summer Symphony. After a vacation day of hiking or playing golf, hotel guests can enjoy live classical music.

The life and works of Igor Stravinsky, famous for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, L'histoire du soldat, and The Rake's Progress.

Brief biography British-born writer James Joyce, one of the most important 20th century writers, who wrote Dubliners and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

Travelers who love music have a choice of outdoor and indoor events including chamber ensembles, opera, rock and jazz throughout the summer in Scandinavia.

Russian Recital, Wu Han's first full-length solo album for her label ArtistLed, transforms the mundane into a charming and engaging experience.

The Australian music ensemble Tin Alley String Quartet takes home the grand prize from the 2007 Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Short biography of French composer Camille Saint-Saens, organist and pianist, known for suite 'Carnaval des Animaux' and the opera 'Samson et Dalila'.

Brief biography of Louis Spohr. His composition style is transition between Classicism and Romanticism. He paved way for German Romantic opera with Carl Maria von Weber.

In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Rocky Mountains.

Classical Music, Opera, Early Music, Music Festivals and the Honens International Piano Competition are on the programme for the music-loving visitor to western Canada.

The 33rd International Music Festival from May 5th - June 19th, 2007, from the Schonbronn Palace, promises classical music performed by leading interpreters.

In Vail, Colorado, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival featured performances by the Rochester Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic.

Brief biography of CPE Bach, master of the keyboards, arguably, founder of modern piano-playing, and famous for "treatise on how to play the keyboard correctly."

These days everybody seems to be releasing CDs, and the market is flooded with new material almost every day.This CD, however, is well worth adding to your collection.

Biography of composer and pianist Edvard Grieg, greatest composer of Norway, famous for Peer Gynt Suite.

The Emerson String Quartet turned 4 musicians into 8 for their 2005 album Mendelssohn: The Complete String Quartets, a must listen album for fans of music and technology.

Brief biography of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, famous for La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. Greatest 'Giovane Scuola' of his time.

Profile of Giuseppe Tartini, a late Baroque and early Classical composer. He was a foremost Italian instrumental musician.

In late October, Grenoble opens the Millesime festival, a subtle blend of oenology and classical music. For ten days, this mix attracts both the curious and connoisseurs.

Johann Pachelbel, a master organist, excelled in sacred church music. Today, he is famous for Pachelbel's Canon in D.

The San Francisco-based Kronos String Quartet releases an album featuring peace and politics, ambiance and amplification, Sigur Rós and Jimi Hendrix.

Boating, picnicking, wildflower walks, gambling, visiting historic sites, shopping and other activities make Tahoe the most popular lake in the western United States.

Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.

If you have ever sung the sacred song Jerusalem, you have experienced Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry at his finest. But he and Joseph wrote much more than songs.

A year of concerts & exhibitions will commemorate 100 years of the astounding building designed in 1908 by Domènech i Montaner, one of Spain's top Modernista architects.

In the world of classical music there are so many fine artists alive today that those who have come before are often forgotten. Here are two who deserve to be remembered.

Two celebrated pianists of the nineteenth century were Diemer and Barth. They deserve to be remembered by today's music lovers.

The Queen's Master of Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, has finished his latest Christmas carol. The text and music were inspired by the northern islands of Orkney.

Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.

Life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, best known for opera The Love for Three Oranges, ballet Romeo and Juliet, and fairy tale Peter and the Wolf.

Biography of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, British composer with enormous influence as music professor.

Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'

Sweden offers a diverse range of winter festivals and parties. Visitors may enjoy chamber music, reindeer riding, snow sculpting and firework displays.

Canada is a country often jibed about its abundance of snow and ice, but composer Vincent Ho will turn that humor into artistry.

No Massachusetts spot is lovelier as a destination for fall colors, walking, cycling or cultural activities than "the village beautiful" surrounded by the Berkshire hills

Biography of Russian composer Alexander Borodin, member of 'The Mighty Handful' and a chemical scientist by profession.

Brief biography of Czech composer Antonin Dvorák - his life and works. He is best known for Symphony No.9, 'From the New World,' use of folk music, and opera Rusalka.

Brief biography of Antonio Sacchini, Italian Opera composer of the Classical Era best-known for opera seria. Famous for 'Oedipe a Colonne.'

Brief biography of Antonio Salieri - his life and major works. His name has often been linked to Mozart's.