Classical Music Inspired by Summer

Summer in Classical Music

As July is coming to an end and the days are long and hot, please enjoy these classical pieces inspired by summer: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Mendelssohn was just 17 years old when he composed his famous Midsummer Overture. This emotive piece tells the story of Shakespeare’s play through […]

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Classical Music Inspired by Spring Part 2

Are you enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful weather that comes with springtime? Do you love classical music? If you answered yes to either of those questions, check out this list of classical music inspired by spring! [Part 1 can be found here.] Claude Debussy’s Rondes de Printemps (“Round Dances of Spring”) From 1905 to […]

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