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Music History and Facts

Dive into the rich tapestry of music history, explore fascinating facts about iconic composers, and uncover the stories behind legendary compositions.

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Top 8 Best Violinists of All Time

Paganini, the greatest violinist of all time Born in 1782 in the Republic of Genoa, Nicola Paganini began playing the... Read More
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10 Famous flute players you should know

It was easy(or not?) to decide who should belong to the top 10 of the best flutists in the world.... Read More
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The Pleasure Found in Pastime: Composers and Their Hobbies

A look at composers and their favourite pastimes - with photo proof. Read More
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“A modern lady”: Nobu Kôda and the Entrance of Western Classical Music in Japan

Let’s take a look at the life and work of a Japanese musical trailblazer of the 19th century – Nobu... Read More
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Strange, mysterious, and tragic deaths of classical composers

Stray bullets, accidental electrocutions, and untreated wounds – the history of classical music is full of dreadful deaths, sometimes mysterious,... Read More
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Lisa Newill-Smith: Women Composers Through Ages

Soprano and writer Lisa Newill-Smith has performed across Europe and the United States. A passionate advocate of music by women,... Read More
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Scriabin: A Life of Myth and Mysticism Told in Facts

Mordents Magazine details a few fun - and lesser known - facts of Alexander Scriabin's life. Read More
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Top Interesting Facts About Frédéric Chopin

From sheer joy and delight to despair and weakness: peek into the exciting life and work of  Frédéric Chopin in... Read More
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Charles-Valentin Alkan: The Moving, Multifaceted Musicality of a Master Pianist

“I often hear flashes of him coming up in music by late nineteenth-century French composers (including César Franck, who arranged... Read More
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