The Scandalous History of the Waltz

Waltz

When you think of the waltz, you might start humming Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers or The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II. Waltz music has certainly gone through much development since its origins in the 1700s. But did you know that the original Classical era dance was considered scandalous? And that it wasn’t until […]

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Classical Music Inspired by Flowers Part 1

Classical Music Inspired by Flowers

It’s almost spring! As the weather starts to warm up and the days get longer, it’s no wonder composers are inspired by this time of year. The new growth and vivid colors make for some beautiful imagery – and music. With that in mind, here is some of the most beautiful classical music inspired by […]

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