Today, Frédéric Chopin is best remembered as a composer. But during his lifetime, his primary occupation was piano teacher…and he was very successful at it! In fact, his teaching career subsidised his compositions. Today, we’re looking at ten facts about

On a cold January day in 1751, 17 January to be exact, Venice lost in Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni one of its most intriguing musical sons. Far from being a dull footnote in Baroque history, Albinoni’s life and legacy paint a

When Léo Delibes died in Paris on 16 January 1891, the musical world lost a composer who had quietly but decisively altered the course of ballet music. His passing came at a moment of transition, as classical ballet was moving away

Born into scandal as members of musical royalty, Richard Wagner and Cosima Liszt’s three children – Isolde, Eva, and Siegfried – carried not only the Wagner name, but the weight of the entire family legacy. From bitter feuds and courtroom

Over the last few centuries, the history of the piano has been shaped by rivalries between pianists: sometimes friendly, sometimes fierce. Today, we’re looking at some of the most famous rivalries in piano history, dating from the 1780s to the

Music is not only a form of artistic expression but also a powerful tool for mental well-being. Learning to play an instrument offers numerous psychological benefits, from reducing stress to enhancing cognitive function. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced

Some of the most interesting works in classical music history were the result of collaboration, when composers joined forces to create something they couldn’t have made on their own. Today, we’re exploring six of the best composer collaborations in the

If you’ve ever listened to a piece by Chopin, Liszt, or Bartók and wondered what those strange numbers attached to their works – like WoO 18, L. 123, or Sz. 95 – mean, you’re not alone. These catalogue numbers are