Why is it Called the Surprise Symphony? The Secret of Haydn's Success
Monday 22 July 2019
Haydn's Surprise Symphony isn't just one dramatic moment.
5 Things you (Probably) Didn't Know About Handel
Tuesday 23 July 2019
We've taken a look at a few things you might not already know about Handel.
7 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Rameau
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Here are seven things you (probably) didn’t know about composer Jean-Philippe Rameau.
5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Beethoven's 7th Symphony
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Think you know Beethoven's 7th Symphony inside-out? Check out your knowledge with seven facts you may not already know.
5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Vivaldi
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Check out five things you (probably) didn’t know about Antonio.
7 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About CPE Bach
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Check out some things you might not have known about CPE Bach.
5 Things you (Probably) Didn't Know about Michael Haydn
Wednesday 28 August 2019
We’re all very familiar with Joseph Haydn. However, his little brother Michael was also something of a musical genius. Get to grips with the basics of our unsung hero here.
5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Corelli
Friday 9 August 2019
Think you know everything there is to know about Corelli? Check you knowledge with a few facts you may not have known.
Eight things you (probably) didn’t know about Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Wednesday 18 September 2019
A little bit of background to Mendelssohn's Elijah, one of Britain's most enduringly popular choral works.
Mozart's Naughty Notes
Monday 12 August 2019
Mozart illustrated the score for the Rondo from his Horn Concerto No.1 with a series of naughty notes and jokes aimed at his horn player friend, Joseph Leutgeb.