Classical Composers Blog in B Major

The Classical Composers Blog in B Major is a like a mini-journal on my passion, the music and lives of great composers.

The blog...

lets you know when any new web page appears on www.favorite-classical-composers.com
keeps you up-to-date with my writings about my favorite classical composers (including my recommendations for great recordings or interesting books, or other goodies like sheet music and concerts!)
points out all the interesting stories, sound clips, and videos you might otherwise miss!

On to the posts in the Blog in B Major!

Peter Tchaikovsky Biography - Pyotr Ilyich's Fascinating Life

A Peter Tchaikovsky biography, with a timeline of events in the great composer Pyotr Ilyich's life.

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Famous Russian Composers of Classical Music

Russian composers have created some of the most beautiful and powerful classical music. Here are the greatest of them all...

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The Life and Works of the World's Favorite Classical Composers

A celebration of the world's favorite classical composers! Explore biographies, pictures galore, videos, sound clips, and guides to their music.

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Stereo Preamplifier Guide - A Look At Tube, Digital, and Solid State Preamps

A stereo preamplifier lets you control volume on a small level before the music hits the power amp. Learn about the different stereo preamps here...

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Home Audio Systems Guide

What's the best home audio system? How do the different components work to create great stereo sound? Discover the answers here...

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En Saga - An Epic Fairytale

Sibelius's En Saga is a dramatic reflection of the composer's state of mind, and a testament to his musical skill. Explore the piece here...

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The Academic Festival Overture - Brahms's Musical Booze-Up

Brahms Academic Festival Overture is a fun medley of rowdy student songs, written as a tongue-in-cheek 'thanks' for an honorary degree.

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Beethoven's 9th Symphony - The Glorious Choral Masterwork

The Beethoven Symphony 9 is a life-affirming masterpiece. The joyful message of the ninth has inspired millions of listeners over the world...

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The Brahms Horn Trio - An Uncommon Music Elegy

The Brahms horn trio is a lament for the composer's dead mother. The unusual addition of a hunting horn evokes Brahms's other inspiration: the beauty of nature.

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