In the summer of 1788, a broke and grieving Mozart wrote three symphonies nobody asked for. The first movement of No. 39 opens with thunder and dissolves into pure light. Here's how to hear it.
An orchestral take on ABBA's Mamma Mia and I Have a Dream, composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus in the late 1970s. A beginner-friendly listen for anyone curious where pop ends and the symphony begins.
Why Mozart's so-called 'easy' Sonata in C Major, K.545, is actually one of the hardest pieces to play well. A beginner's guide to hearing what lies beneath its cheerful surface.
Sarasate's 1878 Zigeunerweisen channels the wandering spirit of Romani music into eight minutes of violin fireworks. Discover the story, structure, and best recordings of this legendary showpiece.
In 1832 Paris, young Franz Liszt witnessed Paganini's demonic violin and emerged obsessed. The result? A piano piece that still terrifies performers nearly 200 years later.