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.
Emotionally upset, and in the throes of depression, Verdi makes a decision. It is 1840, and he's had it with composing music. Then ... an unexpected e...
One of Princess Diana's favorite songs was beautifully performed at her funeral by Lynne Dawson.
Three days after Beethovens death, Johann Nepomuk Hoechle visited the maestros home (in the Schwarzspanierhaus). He was allowed to create a portrait ...
America joined World War I in 1917, nearly 2 years after the Guns of August began firing in the summer of 1914.
Mahalia Jackson sings "We Shall Overcome" during her European Tour of 1971. She is in failing health when she gives this performance.
The Hidatsa Tribe was referred to as the Minnetaree by their allies, the Mandan.
During war, people create art or compose songs to bolster public support for the fighting. This is an example from the Union's point of view.
The Toronto Music Garden is inspired by J.S. Bach's Suite No. 1 in G Major for Unaccompanied Cello. In this video clip, Yo-Yo Ma—who was involved in...
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