Johannes Brahms was German composer and pianist, born in Hamburg. Such was his presence that he is often grouped with Bach and Beethoven to be know as the ‘Three B’s’ At a young age his piano teacher was known to have said, “he could be such a good player, but he will not stop his never-ending composing.” His… Read More »
George Frideric Handel was born on 23 February 1685 in Halle, Germany. However he spent the majority of his career in the UK becoming a naturalized British subject in 1726. He is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the late Baroque era and his most famous works are The Messiah, Water Music Suites, Music for the… Read More »
Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. Born in Genoa in 1782, he was taught by his rather strict father – apparently if he didn’t complete the required number of hours practicing he was not allowed to eat! At the age of six he received lessons from some of the best teachers in Genoa, and by 1790,… Read More »
This week Anne has created a number of new arrangements by Brahms. Bach, Handel, Albinoni, Paganini and the well known guitar piece the Spanish Romance. I wanted to write a little about one of the pieces and decided upon Brahms Lullaby as I remember playing it to my children when they were babies in attempt to soothe them. … Read More »
Introduction Frederic Chopin was a Polish French composer and pianist from the Romantic Era. He wrote poetry and composed at an early age. He inherited some musical genes from his parents as his father taught French and played the flute and violin and his mother played the piano; giving lessons to boys at the boarding house they ran. Some… Read More »
This week Anne has created a couple of new arrangements as seen below by Paganini & Bach. Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. Born in Genoa in 1782, he was taught by his rather strict father – apparently if he didn’t complete the required number of hours practicing he was not allowed to eat! At the… Read More »
This week Anne has created 7 new arrangements for The Pirates of Penzance; A Policeman’s Lot (is not a Happy One) composed by Arthur Sullivan and the lyrics were created by W. S. Gilbert. This comic opera tell the story of Frederic, a young man in his 21st year. He is released from his apprenticeship to a band… Read More »
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Last week I was sat drinking a medium soya latte (in my new recyclable Costa cup!) in Cafe Nero people watching. In the background there was the relaxing sounds of classical music. The ambience was dare I say arty, civilised… overall just very pleasant. I am not sure that everyone was aware of the music playing as they… Read More »
Take a look at our latest music uploads: This week Anne has put together 7 new arrangements: One of which is the Dashing White Sergeant a Scottish Country Dance which is often played on Burns Night. Burns Night is celebrated on or around 25th January and celebrated by a supper. Why not get some of your friends to learn the steps whilst… Read More »