As the Classical period took over in the mid-1700s and the Baroque era was winding down, a few defining characteristics emerged. ... When it comes down to it, that’s what defined the period’s sound.

The third episode explores Classical music with its emphasis on elegance, balance and beauty. The composers included are Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.

Harmony and tonality - Edexcel Classical period - Harmony and tonality Music contains notes in succession (melody) or notes in combination. When notes are played at the same time it is called harmony.

The Viennese School is a term that captures the legacy of three leading composers of the Classical and early Romantic period. The term was first used by Austrian musicologist Raphael Georg Kiesewetter ...

Musician Lara Downes aims to highlight the work of composers like Harry T. Burleigh, photographed c. 1938. Granger. Classical pianist Lara Downes knew she was onto something profound when ...

Classical music must be alive and at least reasonably well if it generates vigorous dialogue. That's what happened in a rather big way recently when Anthony Tommasini, chief music critic of The ...

Céline Sciamma Subverts the Classical Period Piece in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ The French filmmaker took over Cannes last year with her drama about two women in love in the 1800s. Now it ...