What is a Concerto?
Have you ever heard of a concerto (pronounced “con-CHAIR-toe”)? This genre of classical music is like a conversation between a single instrument and an orchestra – sometimes they talk one… Read more What is a Concerto? →
Famous Last Names – Celebrating Women’s History Month
When you hear the names Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Mahler, chances are that male musicians come to mind. However, many of these famous names in classical music had female counterparts that… Read more Famous Last Names – Celebrating Women’s History Month →
Five Black Composers Who Changed History (2025)
2025 marks another milestone in the ongoing celebration of Black composers and their profound impact on classical music. With new recordings, rediscovered works, and more performances, we continue to honor… Read more Five Black Composers Who Changed History (2025) →
What is a Ballet?
Ballet is a term used to describe both a style of dance and an art form. Did you know that ballet has long been connected to classical music? Many famous… Read more What is a Ballet? →
Three Musical Works Inspired by Fairytales
Do you enjoy reading fairytales? Perhaps you’ve watched adaptations of these stories in movies or TV shows. Fairytales have a unique ability to captivate people of all ages and provide… Read more Three Musical Works Inspired by Fairytales →
What is a Reed Quintet?
*This blog post was written by All Classical Radio’s Fall 2024 intern Dexter Hidalgo. In our previous music terms post, we learned about the string quartet, a small chamber group… Read more What is a Reed Quintet? →
What is a String Quartet?
Now that we’ve explored two powerhouse genres in classical music (the symphony and the opera), it’s time to learn another historically significant music term—the string quartet! Have you ever heard… Read more What is a String Quartet? →
What is an Opera?
Opera is a term used to describe both a genre of music AND, in a broader sense, something dramatic, emotional, and larger-than-life. Opera has been around for centuries and performed… Read more What is an Opera? →
Nature Walk through Music – Late Summer Edition
Did you know you don’t even have to leave your house to experience nature? As we approach the end of summer and get ready for the school year, why not… Read more Nature Walk through Music – Late Summer Edition →