Music is like a language which everyone understands. It is an art form capable of generating great emotional response. Meet some of the world's famous composers and musical performers in this collection of music-based stories.
Image of the of the song sheet for A Drunkard's Child, song and lyrics, fourth page. Click on the image to expand its view. It should be large-...
After he conducted an autopsy on Beethoven's body - on March 27, 1827 - Dr. Johann Wagner prepared his report. He noted the following rega...
Beethoven's original score for his 3rd Symphony, better known as the Eroica, had a dedication change. Nearly putting a hole in his manuscript, Beetho...
This image is a snippet view of Beethoven's original score for his Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67.
This is a facsimile of the original, never-sent letter Beethoven wrote to his brothers, Carl and Johann, while the composer was living in Heiligenstad...
The following is an English translation of three letters, to "Immortal Beloved," which were found after Beethoven's death. It is not known wheth...
Merriam-Webster, online, defines "muse" as follows: muse Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin Musa, from Greek ...
Learn the story of how Nkosi Sikelele became part of South Africa's national anthem and meet the young man who wrote the song.
How did Beethoven react to the death of his brother Karl, who had been ill for some time? We can look to his letters to answer that ques...
Joseph Hayden often signed his work in Italian - the language he used in his professional life. This signature, translated into English, says...
CLICK ON THE BLACK IMAGE TO SEE THE SIGNATURE. This is a facsimile of Beethoven's signature.
Image of the first page of the song sheet for The Drunkard's Child with music and lyrics. Click on the image to expand its view. It should be l...
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