Dynamics and Articulation: The 39 Most Important Terms in Music
In music, there are many ways to indicate dynamics and articulation. Over time, however, some terms have become established and are used over and over again. Discover here 39 different dynamic and articulation terms in the four musical languages: Italian, English, German and French.
New York Philharmonic: 5 Facts You Didn’t Know
The New York Philharmonic is considered one of the five most important orchestras in the USA and is therefore one of the so-called “Big Five”. Why the New York Philharmonic is such an important orchestra, I show along 5 facts.
The Founding Story of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Part V
Theodor has written a letter to Charles Norman Fay asking for his support. The influential Chicago businessman’s reply changes the lives of Theodor, Christian and Vince….
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: 5 Facts You Didn’t Know
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is known for its characteristic brass sound. But there are other things that make the Chicago Symphony Orchestra a unique orchestra. I present five of them to you in this blog post.
The Founding Story of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Part IV
Thirty years after his sensational debut in New York, Theodor is a celebrated conductor but his orchestra no longer exists. Over breakfast with Vince and Christian, Theodor gets an idea about how he can save classical music in America…
The Founding Story of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Part III
Theodor has been persuaded by Vince to come to the philharmonic concert. He does not want to miss Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture. Theodor does not yet know that the concert has many other surprises in store…
The Founding Story of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Part II
Theodor and his parents have decided to leave the Kingdom of Hanover and seek their fortune in America. In New York, Theodor quickly finds a new home…
The Founding Story of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Part I
The founding story of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra does not begin in Chicago. Nor does it begin in New York, nor even in America. It begins in a tiny town in northern Germany, where 10-year-old Theodor plays his violin.
The 67 most important tempo markings in music
In music, there are many ways to indicate a tempo. Over time, however, some tempo markings have become established and are used over and over again. Discover 67 different tempo markings in the four musical languages Italian, English, German and French here.
