Essays on Composers

Igor Stravinski's "Rite of Spring" Igor Stravinski's "Rite of Spring" is arguably one of the most controversial ballets of all time. It is popular for triggering a riot among the audience on its debut. Music enthusiasts opine that the audience was elated by the barbaric dissonance and rhythms inherent in the...

Opera during the Napoleon III Second Empire Era Opera was a musical form during the Napoleon III second empire era and the nineteenth century. Verdi and Wagner were artists during that period and they composed and performed different operas. Similarities and Differences in Concepts and Approaches They had similarity and differences in the...

The Late Period in Beethoven's Career The late period in Beethoven’s career was primarily marked with romantic music. During this phase, most of the compositions were based on real-life experiences by the composers. In this era, Beethoven mainly made several music explorations that had a significant focus on individual feelings. This...

The Set Design The two videos “Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus – Don Giovanni” and “DON GIOVANNI Commendatore” have the same set. The videos are similar because they are based on a scene where the Commandant’s statue appears and states that he has come for dinner. The scene takes place in the dining...

Mozart's Life and Compositions Mozart was one of the most prolific composers of the Classical period. He was born as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart and lived for only 40 years. During his lifetime, he composed around 800 works in many different genres. Today, Mozart's music is still enjoyed by millions.Beethoven's...

The Influence of Friedrich Nietzsche on Richard Wagner The German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor, Richard Wagner, is best known for his operas. He also wrote librettos for his operas and was a polemicist. In this article, we'll examine his influence from Friedrich Nietzsche, his opposition to jewry, his reforms...

Igor Stravinsky - A Pioneer of Modernist Music Igor Stravinsky was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor who later obtained French and American citizenship. He is considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of modernist music. His music has influenced...

Mozart's Influence on Music History Mozart was a prolific composer of the Classical period, and he is one of the most influential figures in music history. Born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1756, he had a relatively short life, but his musical output is colossal. Despite his early death, Mozart wrote more...

The German Composer Richard Wagner The German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor, Richard Wagner, was best known for his operas. He wrote librettos and composed the music for them. Some of his operas are considered classics, such as Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg and Cosima von Bulow. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg Among the...

Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the most prolific and important composers in the history of music. His countless compositions include the well-known Magnificat, the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, the heavenly Stabat Mater, the enchanting Requiem, and the symphonic Suite in G. These works are...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart More popularly known as Mozart, was one of the greatest composers in history. He composed more than 600 pieces, including famous symphonies, operas, choral works, and a four-chord melody. This music has influenced modern pop and rock music. In fact, it is Mozart's composition of "The Four Seasons"...

Head injuries are the major cause of bicycle deaths. School-age children account for half of the deaths as a result of bicycle deaths. The risk of head injury can be decreased by up to 85% if cyclists wear bike helmets according to research. In the tournament of an accident, the...