The Most Beloved Piano Concertos

martha argerich

One of the most popular pieces in the classical music genre is the piano concerto. A piano concerto is a piece composed for the piano accompanied by an orchestra or other large ensemble. Piano concertos typically aims to display of the virtuosity of the soloist – in this case, the pianist – … Read more

The Interesting History of Opera

the stage in an opera house

An opera is a form of theater where music has a leading role. Parts are taken by singers, but it still differs from musical theater. It is usually a collaboration of a composer and a librettist. It includes a number of the performing arts, like acting, costume, scenery, and sometimes dance. The … Read more

The Life and Musical Works of Richard Hayman

The Life and Musical Works of Richard Hayman

Introduction to Richard Hayman Richard Hayman (born on March 27, 1920) was an American conductor and arranger, having worked with several orchestras and film studios (most known works was for the MGM studios). As a harmonica player, Hayman also joined the Borrah Minnevitch Harmonica Rascals in his early career. Hayman too served … Read more

Raymond Lefevre – “Ame Caline (Soul Coaxing)”

Classic Rock Music

Introduction to Raymond Lefevre The late Raymond Lefevre was a French orchestra leader, composer and arranger. He specialized in the easy listening genre as well as recording film (Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez) and television (Musicorama, Palmares des Chansons) soundtracks. He started his professional career with Barclay Records in 1956. Along with his … Read more