The 'Habanera' and the 'Toreador Song' from the opera are now two of the best known of all operatic arias ... Saint-Georges was the first Classical composer of African ancestry and was a champion ...

The movies that have stood the test of time do so with complex storylines, masterful characterisations, and top-notch acting.

In the musical scores of the time the composer created his own very characteristic language and individual form of musical beauty as a result of which he was called a 'contemporary classic' even ...

With so many terms, styles, composers and performers, it can be tough to understand it all. This guide introduces you to the basics of classical music. Whether you're new to the music or need a ...

Johannes Chrystostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart (1756–1791) was arguably the most gifted musician in the history of classical music. His inspiration is often described as 'divine', but he worked ...

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. Haydn wrote 107 symphonies in total, as well as 83 string quartets, ...

We also touch on her life as she was an aggressive suffragette, women's rights advocate, and openly bisexual composer in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Support Classical Breakdown: https ...

you can access the world’s largest classical music catalog. Search by composer, work, conductor, and more to quickly find any recording. Explore composers, periods, instruments, and more through ...