A music blog written by Rich Brown
Part II Ludwig van Beethoven, the great deaf one, is an absolute giant in the history of music. Some label him a Classical composer, including him in the great Viennese school with Haydn and Mozart. Others call him the first great Romantic composer. Many history texts deal with Beethoven in a class by himself, starting... Continue Reading →
Part I The string quartet is one of my favorite musical groups to listen to. I am not a string player myself, but have long been a fan of quartets, the upper royalty of chamber ensembles. Musicians in a great string quartet perform at some of the highest levels of human artistry and expression. Robin... Continue Reading →
Happy First Day of Spring everyone! Le Sacre du Printemps The Rite of Spring Igor Stravinsky Those of you who were reading this blog last year at this time, know of my spring ritual. Actually, even if you just live near me, you probably know my habit. On the first day of Spring, I choose... Continue Reading →
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