Question: You are very well known for your pioneering work in performance practice. The term and all its ramifications are gaining in recognition and application today. Where does performance practice have its origins? Clive Brown: It’s not a new thing. Already in the early 19th century people were concerned about performing the music of older... Continue Reading →
10 Fun Facts about Beethoven
by Jacy Burroughs Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is arguably one of the most well-known composers of all time. From his deafness and notoriously angry look to the movie dog who got his name from howling at the famous first four notes of the Fifth Symphony, Beethoven is still recognizable in today's culture. His music and... Continue Reading →
10 Interesting Facts About Johannes Brahms
by Jacy Burroughs 1. Johannes Brahms was born on May 7, 1833. His father was a town musician who played a variety of instruments, mostly horn and double bass. 2. Brahms began playing piano at the age of 7. By the time he was a teenager, he was helping the family financially by performing in... Continue Reading →
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