Pyotr Tchaikovsky – the Great Russian Composer

Pyotr Tchaikovsky – the Great Russian Composer

Life and Important Facts about Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky from our Know the Great Composers and Classical Musicians Series. About Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the Romantic period, who lived from 1840 to 1893....
Arnold Schoenberg – the Great Austrian Composer

Arnold Schoenberg – the Great Austrian Composer

Life and Important Facts about Composer Arnold Schoenberg from our Know the Great Composers and Classical Musicians Series. Arnold Schoenberg was one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. He revolutionized music with his innovative methods of...
Dynamics for Violin and Piano Beginner Students

Dynamics for Violin and Piano Beginner Students

Dynamics can reflect the historical and cultural context of a piece. For example, in the Baroque period (1600-1750), dynamics were mostly determined by the instruments and the venues where the music was performed. The instruments had limited dynamic range and...