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Mozart Hurls Thunderbolts From Jupiter
Explore Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony, its origins, and how Bach's influence led to the masterpiece of counterpoint in its final movement.
Classical California Hits the Books: A Back-to-School Playlist
Music for brainpower, studying, and all things school.
The Favorite Eats of Classical Composers
Explore the culinary preferences of famous composers like Rossini, Mozart, Hildegard, Chopin, and Satie, and how food influenced their lives and works.
What Made Mozart So Great?
Explore the vast and influential works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a master of classical music. Discover more on our YouTube channel.
Fact or Fiction: The One and Only “Amadeus”
This article explores the historical inaccuracies in the 1984 film 'Amadeus', focusing on the portrayal of Mozart and Salieri's relationship and the rumor of Mozart's murder.
Erik Satie’s Gymnopédies: A Composer Ahead of His Time
Explore the life of Erik Satie, an influential yet overlooked French composer, known for his eccentric lifestyle and pioneering minimalist music, rediscovered in the 1960s.
The Story Behind Mozart’s “Bonus” 41st Symphony
"Alan Chapman explains the confusion around Mozart's symphony numbering, revealing Symphony No. 37 was mistakenly attributed to Mozart, affecting subsequent numbering."
Mozart Corner
When you think “classical music,” the sound in your head… that’s probably Mozart. Let's discover more about that boy genius we love!
Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays
Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.
The Ukrainian Folk Tune Behind “Carol of the Bells”
The Secret Story Behind Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Celesta in “The Nutcracker”
Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.
The Lesser-Known History of “Jingle Bells”
Explore the history of the iconic Christmas song "Jingle Bells," from its creation by James Lord Pierpont in 1850 to its evolution and various renditions by famous artists over the years.
Chapman Challenge: The Story Behind Handel’s “Messiah”
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses Handel's journey with oratorios, from his first encounter in Italy to his profitable English oratorios, culminating in the creation of Messiah.
What Makes a Christmas Concerto a Christmas Concerto?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan explains that a Christmas concerto is a type of concerto grosso from the Baroque period, characterized by a Pastorale movement.
