Music

Maestros of Suspense: Jack Sullivan Talks About the Role of Music in Alfred Hitchcock’s Films

The undisputed “master of suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980) was an iconic film director and producer of over 50 movies, including…

7 days ago

10 Things You Might Not Know About Richard Wagner

1. Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883), the German composer, director, and conductor, did not take to music as a child. The…

2 weeks ago

John Heiss Sounds Out Igor Stravinsky’s Birds, Puppets and Other Musical Tales

  The Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971) was one of the most influential composers of the twentieth century. His career spanned…

1 month ago

Liszt Fever: Misha Dichter on Why Franz Liszt is a “Towering Genius”

One of the most singularly talented pianists of all time, Franz Liszt (1811-1886) dominated the musical world of the 19th century. An…

1 month ago

How Mendelssohn Brought Bach Back: Charles Rosen on The Bach Revival

Widely regarded as one of the greatest classical composers of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German composer,…

2 months ago

1791: Mozart’s Last Year

H.C. Robbins Landon comes to 1791: Mozart's Last Year with a mission to debunk the myths and rumors about Mozart’s…

3 months ago

The Mozart Effect: Anne-Sophie Mutter on the Life and Work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  Considered by many to be the greatest composer of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) composed hundreds of pieces of music.…

4 months ago

10 Things You Might Not Know About John Coltrane

1.The African Orthodox Church canonized John Coltrane (1926-1967) following his death. His official church title is Saint John William Coltrane.…

4 months ago

10 Things You Might Not Know About Miles Davis

1. Miles Davis (1926-1991) came from a very affluent background, which served as a direct contrast to the humble beginnings…

6 months ago

‘Round Miles: Quincy Troupe on the Life and Music of Miles Davis

  Widely considered as one of the top musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis (1926–1991) was a major force…

8 months ago