Articles related to "Composer"
American Composer Series #1- Aaron Copland (part 2)
The conclusion of part 1 on the American composer Aaron Copland.
aaron copland • composer • american • music composer
The conclusion of part 1 on the American composer Aaron Copland.
aaron copland • composer • american • music composer
György Ligeti
After 83 years of full life and composition, György Ligeti passed away last Monday (June 12).
györgy ligeti • ligeti • avant garde composers • stanley kubrick • hungarian composers
After 83 years of full life and composition, György Ligeti passed away last Monday (June 12).
györgy ligeti • ligeti • avant garde composers • stanley kubrick • hungarian composers
Painless Songwriting
Songwriting doesn't have to break you or your budget. Here are a few simple tips to help you keep writing, without having to slow down or worse yet, give it up entirely.
songwriting • song composer • music writer • composer • perform your own tunes
Songwriting doesn't have to break you or your budget. Here are a few simple tips to help you keep writing, without having to slow down or worse yet, give it up entirely.
songwriting • song composer • music writer • composer • perform your own tunes
Bach's St. Matthew Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: facts, the cast, brief history, and other related information.
johann sebastian bach • german composer • baroque composer • st matthew passion • mendelssohn
Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: facts, the cast, brief history, and other related information.
johann sebastian bach • german composer • baroque composer • st matthew passion • mendelssohn
A Word On Behalf of Composers
The woes that are the musical theatre of the new millennium, and who's to blame.
theatre • theater • musicals • musical • show
The woes that are the musical theatre of the new millennium, and who's to blame.
theatre • theater • musicals • musical • show
Cool, Classical Composers
Composer studies can sometimes be quite a boring topic for youngsters but Kathleen Krull has written a fascinating book entitled, Lives of the Musicians, Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought). From this book, I will share with you a few excerpts that are sure to create some enthusiasm for learning more about these great composers.
antonio vivaldi • pieta • orphanage • fascinating • books
Composer studies can sometimes be quite a boring topic for youngsters but Kathleen Krull has written a fascinating book entitled, Lives of the Musicians, Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought). From this book, I will share with you a few excerpts that are sure to create some enthusiasm for learning more about these great composers.
antonio vivaldi • pieta • orphanage • fascinating • books
Hungarian Composers (Liszt, Bartok, Kodaly)
This article shows three famous Hungarian Musicians Ferenc Liszt, Bela Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly.
hungary • music • kodaly • bartok • liszt
This article shows three famous Hungarian Musicians Ferenc Liszt, Bela Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly.
hungary • music • kodaly • bartok • liszt
Of British composers on violin
Speaking of a less-known piece which deserves every bit of attention from every classical music listeners.
"vaughan williams" • "lark ascending"
Speaking of a less-known piece which deserves every bit of attention from every classical music listeners.
"vaughan williams" • "lark ascending"
Pop Music Composers in the 1960s
This is a look at some notable and now legendary songwriters, and two great visionaries.
don kirshner • 1960s songwriters • barry mann • carole king • cynthia weil
This is a look at some notable and now legendary songwriters, and two great visionaries.
don kirshner • 1960s songwriters • barry mann • carole king • cynthia weil
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
American Composer Series #1 - Aaron Copland (part 1)
This article begins a continuing series which will chronicle the lives and works of this country's greatest composers.
copland • new york • boulanger • bernstein • appalachian
This article begins a continuing series which will chronicle the lives and works of this country's greatest composers.
copland • new york • boulanger • bernstein • appalachian
American Composer Series #2 - Charles Ives
The second installment in a series of articles about the lives and writings of some of America's greatest composers.
ives • emerson • druids • mystic • new england
The second installment in a series of articles about the lives and writings of some of America's greatest composers.
ives • emerson • druids • mystic • new england
American Composer Series #3 - William Grant Still
William Grant Still has come to be known as the 'Dean of African American composers.' Find out why in this biographical article.
still • lynched • black • negro • america
William Grant Still has come to be known as the 'Dean of African American composers.' Find out why in this biographical article.
still • lynched • black • negro • america
American Composer Series #4 - George Gershwin (part 1)
Part 1 of 2 about one of America's best-known composers and songwriters, George Gershwin.
gershwin • swanee • jolson • ira • new york
Part 1 of 2 about one of America's best-known composers and songwriters, George Gershwin.
gershwin • swanee • jolson • ira • new york
American Composer Series #4- George Gershwin (part 2)
Part 2 of the article which chronicles the life of George Gershwin, one of America's greatest composers.
gershwin • porgy • bess • theatre • rhythm
Part 2 of the article which chronicles the life of George Gershwin, one of America's greatest composers.
gershwin • porgy • bess • theatre • rhythm
Cue the Music!
They're short, they're attractive, they're colourful, they're memorable. No, not the Tellytubbies, TV Theme tunes. They have a huge presence on the web and we ask ... why?
tv themes • tv music • tv • radio • broadcasting
They're short, they're attractive, they're colourful, they're memorable. No, not the Tellytubbies, TV Theme tunes. They have a huge presence on the web and we ask ... why?
tv themes • tv music • tv • radio • broadcasting
Free Sheet Music, MIDI and More of Chopin
The best of the Chopin sites.
chopin • music • piano • compose • composers
The best of the Chopin sites.
chopin • music • piano • compose • composers
How about a Christmas musical?
This editor shares her insight into the magic of Christmas musicals.
christmas musical • christmas musicals • story ideas • composers • traditions
This editor shares her insight into the magic of Christmas musicals.
christmas musical • christmas musicals • story ideas • composers • traditions
Jimmy Webb - Songwriter Extraordinaire
A brief look at the accomplishments of legendary songwriter and composer - Jimmy Webb.
songwriting • music legends • music • jimmy webb • composers
A brief look at the accomplishments of legendary songwriter and composer - Jimmy Webb.
songwriting • music legends • music • jimmy webb • composers
Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger - Liechtenstein’s Famous Composer
The tiny Principality of Liechtenstein has produced some notable persons over the years. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger, Liechtenstein’s most famous composer is one.
the principality of liechtenstein • joseph gabriel rheinberger • liechtenstein’s most famous composer • james foster robinson • suite101
The tiny Principality of Liechtenstein has produced some notable persons over the years. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger, Liechtenstein’s most famous composer is one.
the principality of liechtenstein • joseph gabriel rheinberger • liechtenstein’s most famous composer • james foster robinson • suite101
Netscape's Composer - Simple & Free
Review of Netscape's Composer.
netscape • composer • browser • html • editor
Review of Netscape's Composer.
netscape • composer • browser • html • editor
Swan Lake - Composer
This article explores the life of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composer of the Swan Lake score.
tchaikovsky • composers • swan lake • ballets • ballet
This article explores the life of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composer of the Swan Lake score.
tchaikovsky • composers • swan lake • ballets • ballet
The Greatest Lutheran Composer
Guest columnist James Sucha, currently editor of "Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming," writes this tribute to Bach, and his contributions to Church music. Mr. Sucha has contributed previous articles to this site reviewing the "Service Book and Hymnal" and "Lutheran Book of Worship."
johann • bach • lutheran • music • hymns
Guest columnist James Sucha, currently editor of "Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming," writes this tribute to Bach, and his contributions to Church music. Mr. Sucha has contributed previous articles to this site reviewing the "Service Book and Hymnal" and "Lutheran Book of Worship."
johann • bach • lutheran • music • hymns
W. C. HANDY, Musician and Composer
Profile of W. C. Handy, author of the famous "St. Louis Blues," a musician and pioneer in the promotion of the blues.
african americans african american music blues
Profile of W. C. Handy, author of the famous "St. Louis Blues," a musician and pioneer in the promotion of the blues.
african americans african american music blues
American Composer: Julia Ward Howe
The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.
julia ward howe • the civil war • the free soil party • abolitonist movement • samuel gridley howe
The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.
julia ward howe • the civil war • the free soil party • abolitonist movement • samuel gridley howe
Austrian Composer Franz Schubert
Biography of Austrian composer Franz Schubert - famous for 8th Symphony "Unfinished," "Trout Quintet," "Serenade," and numerous songs, including "Ave Maria."
franz schubert • austrian romantic composer • schubert unfinished symphony • schubert songs lieder • schubert serenade
Biography of Austrian composer Franz Schubert - famous for 8th Symphony "Unfinished," "Trout Quintet," "Serenade," and numerous songs, including "Ave Maria."
franz schubert • austrian romantic composer • schubert unfinished symphony • schubert songs lieder • schubert serenade
Bio of Franz Schreker, Composer
Brief biography of Monaco-born Austrian composer Franz Schreker, founder and conductor of Vienna Philharmonic Choir and famous for Der Ferne Klang (The Distant Sound).
franz schreker • biograohy of franz schreker • work of schreker • shreker's operas • schreker der ferne lang
Brief biography of Monaco-born Austrian composer Franz Schreker, founder and conductor of Vienna Philharmonic Choir and famous for Der Ferne Klang (The Distant Sound).
franz schreker • biograohy of franz schreker • work of schreker • shreker's operas • schreker der ferne lang
Brief Bio of Composer César Cui
Life, career and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms
cesar cui • cui life career works • cui brief bio • cui russian opera composer • the five nationalist russian composers
Life, career and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms
cesar cui • cui life career works • cui brief bio • cui russian opera composer • the five nationalist russian composers
Composer Amilcare Ponchielli
Brief biography of Italian composer Amilcare Ponchielli - life, career, works, list of operas. Famous for opera 'La Gioconda' and as Puccini's teacher.
amilcare ponchielli • italian opera • italian composer • la gioconda • puccini
Brief biography of Italian composer Amilcare Ponchielli - life, career, works, list of operas. Famous for opera 'La Gioconda' and as Puccini's teacher.
amilcare ponchielli • italian opera • italian composer • la gioconda • puccini
Composer Mikhail Glinka's Life
Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.
mikhail glinka • glinka biography • first russian nationalist composer • glinka father of russian music • a life for the tsar
Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.
mikhail glinka • glinka biography • first russian nationalist composer • glinka father of russian music • a life for the tsar
Composer Ruggero Leoncavallo
Ruggero Leoncavallo's brief biography - his life and contribution to Italian opera, in particular, Italian verismo (realism) movement. Contemporary of Puccini.
ruggero leoncavallo • pagliacci • italian composer • italian opera • pietro mascagni
Ruggero Leoncavallo's brief biography - his life and contribution to Italian opera, in particular, Italian verismo (realism) movement. Contemporary of Puccini.
ruggero leoncavallo • pagliacci • italian composer • italian opera • pietro mascagni
Did Sleep Apnea Afflict Johannes Brahms?
Johannes Brahms had many signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea--frequent napping under inappropriate circumstances, falling asleep with extraordinary rapidity, heroic snoring. His success despite this deserves our admiration and emulation in the face of other disabling diseases. Moreover, current epidemiologic data suggests that OSA must affected many others, in times when it could not be diagnosed or treatment, but might have drawn ridicule or even accusations of character defects, like "laziness."
brahms • composer • obstructive sleep apnea • sleepiness • naps
Johannes Brahms had many signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea--frequent napping under inappropriate circumstances, falling asleep with extraordinary rapidity, heroic snoring. His success despite this deserves our admiration and emulation in the face of other disabling diseases. Moreover, current epidemiologic data suggests that OSA must affected many others, in times when it could not be diagnosed or treatment, but might have drawn ridicule or even accusations of character defects, like "laziness."
brahms • composer • obstructive sleep apnea • sleepiness • naps
Finding the muse
Do you start to compose the lyrics first or the music first or do they all come together at once? This author shares her secrets for writing musical theatre songs.
song • ballad • up-tempo • musical theatre • composition
Do you start to compose the lyrics first or the music first or do they all come together at once? This author shares her secrets for writing musical theatre songs.
song • ballad • up-tempo • musical theatre • composition
Georges Bizet, Composer
French composer Georges Bizet's brief biography - his life and works. Best known for his masterpiece 'Carmen,' one of best-loved operas staged worldwide.
georges bizet • french composer • french opera • bizet's carmen • l'arlesienne
French composer Georges Bizet's brief biography - his life and works. Best known for his masterpiece 'Carmen,' one of best-loved operas staged worldwide.
georges bizet • french composer • french opera • bizet's carmen • l'arlesienne
Italian Composer Pietro Mascagni
Pietro Mascagni's brief biography - his life and contribution to Italian opera, in particular, Verismo (Realism) movement. Famous for Cavalleria Rusticana.
pietro mascagni • italian composer • opera composer • puccini • cavalleria rusticana
Pietro Mascagni's brief biography - his life and contribution to Italian opera, in particular, Verismo (Realism) movement. Famous for Cavalleria Rusticana.
pietro mascagni • italian composer • opera composer • puccini • cavalleria rusticana
Jack Nitzsche
A little bit of information on a very talented musician.
jack nitzsche • rolling stones • stones • movie music • film composer
A little bit of information on a very talented musician.
jack nitzsche • rolling stones • stones • movie music • film composer
John Cage: Avant-Garde Composer
John Cage's aleatoric (or chance) compositions are difficult to listen to, but his reduction of composer involvement paves the way for a better understanding of the perfo
john cage • aleatoric music • 4'33" • chance music • avant-garde
John Cage's aleatoric (or chance) compositions are difficult to listen to, but his reduction of composer involvement paves the way for a better understanding of the perfo
john cage • aleatoric music • 4'33" • chance music • avant-garde
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Considered by many to be the greatest musician ever, Ludwig van Beethoven's early life was not so great. As an adult he was frequently ill; he began having periodic hearing problems when he was 28, and by the time he was 44 he was stone-deaf. He was embarrassed by his deafness, so kept himself socially confined; he never reconciled himself with the deafness. He had to quit directing an orchestra, and about the only musical avenue left open to him was composing. Because he could not perform his compositions he was not paid a great deal, and spent the last years of his life in poverty. He was often a quarrelsome man, at outs with family members and others, and this seemed to worsen in direct proportion to his growing deafness. It is amazing that someone who grew up in the home he did, who was personally slovenly, who was often angry and quarrelsome, could have ever written the beautiful compositions he did, even when he still had his hearing!
biography • ludwig van beethoven • musicians • classical music • composer
Considered by many to be the greatest musician ever, Ludwig van Beethoven's early life was not so great. As an adult he was frequently ill; he began having periodic hearing problems when he was 28, and by the time he was 44 he was stone-deaf. He was embarrassed by his deafness, so kept himself socially confined; he never reconciled himself with the deafness. He had to quit directing an orchestra, and about the only musical avenue left open to him was composing. Because he could not perform his compositions he was not paid a great deal, and spent the last years of his life in poverty. He was often a quarrelsome man, at outs with family members and others, and this seemed to worsen in direct proportion to his growing deafness. It is amazing that someone who grew up in the home he did, who was personally slovenly, who was often angry and quarrelsome, could have ever written the beautiful compositions he did, even when he still had his hearing!
biography • ludwig van beethoven • musicians • classical music • composer
Nothing Written in Stone
First part evaluating editor tools for creating a travel office online. Before there was always a travel agent around the next corner - now same agent have to be around the next URL.
travel • business • software • html editor • travel agent
First part evaluating editor tools for creating a travel office online. Before there was always a travel agent around the next corner - now same agent have to be around the next URL.
travel • business • software • html editor • travel agent
Samuel Barber, American Composer
Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.
samuel barber • samuel barber brief bio • samuel barber american composer • samuel barber adagio for strings • samuel barber dover beach
Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.
samuel barber • samuel barber brief bio • samuel barber american composer • samuel barber adagio for strings • samuel barber dover beach
Stephen Storace, English Composer
Brief Biography of English composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.
stephen storace • storace no song no supper • stephen and nancy storace • storace venus and adonis • storace gli equivoci
Brief Biography of English composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.
stephen storace • storace no song no supper • stephen and nancy storace • storace venus and adonis • storace gli equivoci
The Life of Robert Schumann
The life of Robert Schumann, and his contribution to music through composing and writing.
robert schumann • composer • writer
The life of Robert Schumann, and his contribution to music through composing and writing.
robert schumann • composer • writer
Women of Music History, Part I - Clara Wieck Schumann
The first in a series of articles dedicated to important women in music history.
clara schumann • schumann • woman • composer • classical
The first in a series of articles dedicated to important women in music history.
clara schumann • schumann • woman • composer • classical
Women of Music History, Part II- Hildegard von Bingen
A mystic, writer, artist and composer...AND she lived over 900 years ago! A short summary of the life of one of the millennium's most fascinating women.
hildegard • mystic • plainchant • antiphon • convent
A mystic, writer, artist and composer...AND she lived over 900 years ago! A short summary of the life of one of the millennium's most fascinating women.
hildegard • mystic • plainchant • antiphon • convent
Women of Music History, Part IV - Ruth Crawford Seeger
The name Seeger is well-known by many, but this Seeger- Ruth Crawford Seeger- is not as well known. After reading this article, you'll wonder why!
seeger • music • political • 1930s • depression
The name Seeger is well-known by many, but this Seeger- Ruth Crawford Seeger- is not as well known. After reading this article, you'll wonder why!
seeger • music • political • 1930s • depression
Women of Music History, Part V - Amy Marcy Cheney Beach
A child prodigy and compositional pioneer, Amy Beach remains one of America's greatest composers...period. Read about her interesting life here.
amy beach • amy marcy cheney beach • composer • boston • piano
A child prodigy and compositional pioneer, Amy Beach remains one of America's greatest composers...period. Read about her interesting life here.
amy beach • amy marcy cheney beach • composer • boston • piano
You are not alone!
e-groups, lisserves and web sites for aspiring playwrights, composers, actors, singers and anyone with a passion for musical theatre
playwright • musical • theater • dance • singing
e-groups, lisserves and web sites for aspiring playwrights, composers, actors, singers and anyone with a passion for musical theatre
playwright • musical • theater • dance • singing
Honegger's Jeanne d'Arc au Bucher
Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by Arthur Honegger: oratorio plot synopsis, character description, and other Honegger oratorio information.
jeanne d'arc au bucher • arthur honegger • french composer • joan of arc at the stake • les six
Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by Arthur Honegger: oratorio plot synopsis, character description, and other Honegger oratorio information.
jeanne d'arc au bucher • arthur honegger • french composer • joan of arc at the stake • les six
Johann Sebastian Bach
Brief biography of Baroque composer JS Bach including his influence on classical music. He was a master of contrapuntal technique.
johann sebastian bach • js bach biography • js bach master contrapuntal technique • js bach baroque composer • bach st matthew passion
Brief biography of Baroque composer JS Bach including his influence on classical music. He was a master of contrapuntal technique.
johann sebastian bach • js bach biography • js bach master contrapuntal technique • js bach baroque composer • bach st matthew passion
Luigi Boccherini Bio
Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.
luigi boccherini • classical composer • italian composer • mozart • haydn
Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.
luigi boccherini • classical composer • italian composer • mozart • haydn