Music history

Introducing the Underrepresented Composers in Piano History

2026-09-04T17:05:52+01:00

When students first begin exploring the piano repertoire, they are usually introduced to a familiar sequence of names: Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Debussy and Ravel. These composers unquestionably deserve their place in musical history, and their works continue to shape the education of pianists around the world. However, the history of piano music is far richer and more diverse than the traditional canon suggests. Alongside these celebrated figures were countless composers whose music has been overlooked, forgotten or only recently rediscovered. Today, these musicians are often referred to as underrepresented composers. What Does “Underrepresented Composer” Mean? [...]

Introducing the Underrepresented Composers in Piano History2026-09-04T17:05:52+01:00

Keys Full Of Passion: The Piano’s Role In The Romantic Period

2024-10-03T10:55:22+01:00

The Romantic Period was the start of dramatic music full of passion and life, with the piano playing a significant role during the era! After the French Revolution, artists used the atmosphere it created as inspiration for their works. People became more open and public about their objections, which radiated through musician’s compositions. Romanticism was mainly a reaction against political and social injustice. It was also a way of rebelling against the industrial revolution that replaced people’s jobs with machines. That probably explains why romantic music is so expressive and dramatic. Yet this was not the only reason for the [...]

Keys Full Of Passion: The Piano’s Role In The Romantic Period2024-10-03T10:55:22+01:00

Feeling Blue(s)

2024-07-01T20:47:58+01:00

Many often use the piano, or any instrument for that matter, as a way to deal with sadness. Feeling Blue is an idiom used to describe the experience of sadness or melancholy. There are endless possible reasons as to why one might feel this way… Do you know that this feeling sparked a whole new music genre? That genre is none other than the Blues. Blues is a popular genre that can be played on various instruments. The piano is the perfect instrument for playing this music style. Whether it is part of a band or solo. Let us dive [...]

Feeling Blue(s)2024-07-01T20:47:58+01:00
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