Tag: composers
Entry of the Gladiators: History of the Iconic Circus March
Discover how Julius Fučík’s heroic march Entry of the Gladiators became the world’s most recognizable circus theme.
R.B. Hall: The New England March King
Discover the life and legacy of R.B. Hall, the prolific American march composer whose music helped shape the golden age of concert bands.
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
“The Way We Were,” “Nobody Does It Better” and scores for "The Sting," "Sophie’s Choice" and the Broadway hit "A Chorus Line" made Marvin Hamlisch the go-to composer and performer for film, Broadway, every U.S. President since Reagan, and concert halls wo...
Mozart: The Man and the Legend
A new exhibition on the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, illuminates the man and his immortal works – from his first compositions created at age five, to personal objects, manuscripts and letters, to the...
Turn-the-Page Tuesday (March 3, 2026)
Turn-the-Page Tuesday delivers fresh, insightful book reviews every week, spotlighting new releases, hidden gems, and must-read stories. Discover your next favorite book with thoughtful commentary, sharp perspectives, and a touch of Tuesday magic.
Disney Composer Alan Menken Breaks Down His Most Iconic Songs
Disney legend Alan Menken looks back on the creation of some of the most beloved songs in animation history — from ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to ‘Aladdin’ ‘Pocahontas,’ ‘Hercules’ and beyond.
Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas
For more than half a century, conductor-composer Michael Tilson Thomas has graced the stages of concert halls with a swashbuckling style.
Last Pieces by 14 Great Classical Composers
This is an interesting list. Enjoy this video showing the last pieces by 14 famous classical composer.
Erik Satie: The Eccentric Visionary Who Rewrote the Rules of Music
Erik Satie (1866–1925) was the black sheep of French classical music—and proud of it.
Charles-Valentin Alkan: The Virtuoso Who Vanished in Plain Sight
Charles-Valentin Alkan, a reclusive piano genius of the Romantic era, left behind dazzling, complex works now rediscovered by brave virtuosos of the modern age.
Discovering Fanny Mendelssohn
You may be familiar with the name and music of the composer Felix Mendelssohn but what about the life and work of his sister Fanny? We talked to Shelia Hayman, a direct descendent of the Mendelssohns and an expert on Fanny's life and music.
Florence Price: The Unsilenced Symphony of an African American Pioneer
In a world where classical music was long dominated by white, male European voices, Florence Beatrice Price broke through the silence with a resounding chord of brilliance.
Explaining the Most Bizarre Piano Etude of the 19th Century
Charles-Valentin Alkan, a name that dances on the tongue like a half-remembered incantation, was one of the 19th century’s most enigmatic and virtuosic composer-pianists.
Brad Kella - Eve and Frank
Brad Kella, winner of Channel 4 series 'The Piano', makes his Royal Albert Hall debut at Classic FM Live with Viking. The young self-taught pianist performs his own composition, 'Eve & Frank' – a heartfelt tribute to the foster parents who raised him....
The Piano's BRAD KELLA On His Journey From Bootle Boy To World Famous Composer!
Born in Bootle, grew up in the care system and now... making it big, composing his first album and playing piano in breath taking venues!