MARTHA ARGERICH (English) Martha Argerich was born on June 5, 1941, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From childhood, she displayed exceptional pianistic abilities. She began formal studies with Vincenzo Scaramuzza, a decisive figure in…
GREEK MODES Historically, the modern term “mode” does not fully coincide with the original Greek concepts (harmoniai and, in later contexts, tonoi). Therefore, Greek Modes should not be understood as fixed diatonic scales or…
The study of the Diatonic Scale and Chromatic Scale has formed a central axis of Western music theory since Antiquity. Its understanding rests on verifiable acoustical principles, especially the monochord and the…
SONATA FORM Sonata Form constitutes one of the most influential structural models in Western music and emerged gradually during the eighteenth century. Its development is directly associated with Viennese…
CHRISTMAS ORATORIO (BWV 248) The Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248) stands among the most significant sacred works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach composed it in 1734, during his mature Leipzig…
CLASSICAL MUSIC AT CHRISTMAS The relationship between music and Christmas celebrations began in Late Antiquity, when Christian liturgy shaped Europe’s musical calendar. In 336 AD, Christmas was officially recognized…
SCHINDLER´S LIST SOUNDTRACK The Schindler’s List Soundtrack was composed in 1993 by John Williams for Steven Spielberg’s historical film Schindler’s List. The soundtrack reflects the tragic reality of the…
MUSIC OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Music of Ancient Greece (c. 9th century BCE – 4th century CE) Ancient Greek music represents the most influential musical tradition prior to the Middle…
TCHAIKOVSKY’S NUTCRACKER The ballet Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker stands among the most enduring works in Western music history, combining fantasy, lyricism, and orchestral brilliance into a coherent dramatic experience. First premiered…
OSCAR DUDAMEL (English) Gustavo Dudamel’s father is Óscar Dudamel. He was a trombonist and an active musician in Venezuela’s music scene, especially in Barquisimeto, in the state of Lara, a…