Mendelssohn composed the music for Shakespeare’s play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Op. 61, in 1842. This work consists of two parts: the Overture, which Mendelssohn wrote when he was only 17 years old, and a set of incidental music pieces to be played throughout the play. The overture, in particular, is one of Mendelssohn’s most famous compositions and is often performed as a standalone concert piece.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Flight of the Bumblebee” for flute is a popular and iconic piece in the classical music repertoire. This composition, originally from his opera “The Tale of Tsar…
Mozart’s iconic Magic Flute Queen of the Night aria, “Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen” (Hell’s vengeance boils in my heart), is a volcanic eruption of operatic drama, typically…
The Magic Flute, K.620, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is a two-act Singspiel (a German opera with spoken dialogue) filled with fantastical elements, Masonic symbolism, and captivating music. The story interweaves…
Sarasate’s Navarra, Op. 33 – a vibrant tapestry of Spanish passion, originally woven for the fiery voice of the violin. But what happens when this epic saga is entrusted to…
Max Reger‘s monumental Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 132, is a masterpiece of complexity and depth. While primarily conceived for orchestra, this work holds captivating possibilities…
The Flute Concerto in D Minor, H. 484.1, Wq 22, is one of C.P.E. Bach’s contributions to the concerto genre. It’s recognized as a significant piece in his catalogue. C.P.E.…
Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, commonly known as the “New World Symphony,” is a beloved work in the classical music repertoire. He composed his Symphony No. 9 in…
The “Peer Gynt” incidental music, which includes the Suite No. 1 and Suite No. 2, is arguably Grieg’s most famous work. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46″ is a…
“Peer Gynt Suite No. 2” consists of four movements, each of which captures a distinct aspect of the narrative:
“Lohengrin” is a romantic opera that draws from Germanic legends. It tells the story of Lohengrin, a knight of the Holy Grail, who arrives in a boat pulled by swans…
“Boléro” is arguably Maurice Ravel’s most famous and distinctive composition, showcasing his unique approach to orchestration and rhythm. “Boléro” is renowned for its relentless and hypnotic rhythm. The entire piece…
Chopin’s Nocturne Op.9 No.2 is a moonlit masterpiece, its delicate melodies and introspective moods woven for the piano’s expressive embrace. But what if this nocturnal serenade found a new voice,…
The melody for “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is also the same as that of the French nursery rhyme “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman” and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart famously used this melody…
The Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, is one of Grieg’s most famous and frequently performed compositions. Grieg’s Piano Concerto incorporates elements of Norwegian folk music, which was a…
“Tristan and Isolde” opera is typically divided into three acts, with the famous “Love Duet” in Act II and the “Liebestod” (Love-Death) in the final act being some of the…
