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“Handel is the greatest composer who ever lived…”
George Frideric Handel was the Baroque period’s outstanding composer of Italian opera seria (“serius opera”), while also being responsible for transforming the oratorio into an English and distinctly Protestant genre. His long, lyrical vocal lines combined with a dramatic instinct have ensured that many of his works have never lost their popularity. … More “Handel… Read more
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Ma mère l’Oye de Maurice Ravel
El mundo de lo infantil y el de la danza se unen en una obra única del francés Maurice Ravel. Original para piano a cuatro manos (1910), creció hasta llegar a ser un ballet (1912), todo ello basado en cinco cuentos infantiles. … More Ma mère l’Oye de Maurice Ravel Read more
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Sorry, you can’t Bach here
A campaign is underway to restore Bach’s house in Weimar, which was demolished in 1989 and is now a carpark. Myriam Eichberger aims to repurchase the land, uncover the house’s foundations, and return it to its musical purpose. The initiative has gained 11,000 supporters but faces opposition from the carpark’s owners. … More Sorry, you… Read more
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De España a Reino Unido en un salto de tecla
ABRSM offers music exams in 93 countries, enabling around 650,000 candidates to pursue its prestigious titles annually. Beyond exams, ABRSM opens doors to UK universities through UCAS points. Certificates with an «Ofqual» seal validate these points, which are awarded based on exam performance. Practical exams yield more UCAS points than theory exams, making it advantageous… Read more
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BAGATELLE
The article explores the technical aspects of classical music bagatelles, challenging the perception of these pieces as trivial. It delves into the complexities of compositions by Beethoven, Liszt, Dvoπák, and others, highlighting the depth and innovation present within these seemingly light-hearted works. From Couperin to Ligeti, bagatelles reveal hidden intricacies and creative expressions beyond their… Read more
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Todo es cuestión de nomenclatura
La terminología musical, al igual que la matemática, puede resultar ambigua. La solmización se usa para referirse a las notas de una escala, pero existen variaciones entre países. Incluso la frecuencia de las notas varía, con estándares internacionales como la frecuencia de 440 Hz para la nota ‘la’. Además, el significado de «tono» y «nota»… Read more
De la música al piano 