20th Century Music – a Time of Innovation and Diversity 20th Century music brings us on a journey from the Romantic era to the present day. Composers during this time tried new things and made music that was different from before. Let’s explore what made 20th century classical music special and look at some important composers and their… Read More »
Unveiling the Romantic Music Era Step into the realm of the Romantic music era. This was a captivating period in music from around 1830 to 1900. It was a time of intense emotion, individualism, and artistic freedom. Indeed composers of this era sought to convey deep feelings and personal experiences through their music. Quite often they embraced the… Read More »
Unravelling the Classical Music Era The classical music era was a time of harmony and beauty. Between 1750 and 1830, the world of music experienced a special period called the Classical era. During this time, composers focused on creating clear and balanced music. They made melodies that were easy to enjoy and understand consequently touching people’s hearts with… Read More »
Unveiling the Baroque Music Era Enter the enchanting world of Baroque music, a period spanning from around 1600 to 1750. Artistic expression and innovation flourished then like never before. The Baroque era brought about a transformation in musical styles and forms, as well as going on to leave a lasting impact on the history of music. In this… Read More »
Renaissance Music: A Golden Age Step into the past and discover the Renaissance, a vibrant period of history that left an indelible mark on the world of music. Lasting from the 14th to the 17th century, this era was a time of creativity, humanism, and cultural blossoming. Let’s embark on a musical journey through the Renaissance and explore… Read More »
Discovering the Roots of Musical Expression The first genre in our musical timeline is Early Music. Music has always been an integral part of human culture and history, and its evolution has shaped the way we understand and experience the world. Before the Renaissance era, music took on various forms, reflecting the beliefs, traditions, and social practices of… Read More »
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 were the relaxing sounds of classical music. The ambiance 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 »