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    Which pieces of classical music require the biggest orchestra?

    We are here to talk about four musical works for which bigger isn’t just a choice —- it’s the rule… Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to music. But sometimes bigger is the point.  Sep 30, 2023

    Which pieces of classical music require the biggest orchestra?
  • How To Classical /

    Top Three Most Difficult Cello Concertos

    Here are the top three most difficult Cello Concertos according to a cellist. Aug 14, 2023

    Top Three Most Difficult Cello Concertos
  • If You Like Bach, Then You May Also Like…

     New Muses Project helps you discover composers outside of the standard classical canon. Nov 2, 2022

    If You Like Bach, Then You May Also Like…
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    What’s That Quirky, Spooky Music I Always Hear In Movies?

    Edvard Grieg, the composer behind “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” had no idea his two-minute ditty would become an on-screen sensation. Oct 28, 2022

    What’s That Quirky, Spooky Music I Always Hear In Movies?
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    Why is ‘The Four Seasons’ Such a Pop Culture Powerhouse?

    And how did we come to rediscover Vivaldi in the first place? Jan 24, 2019

    Why is ‘The Four Seasons’ Such a Pop Culture Powerhouse?
  • WQXR Editorial /

    How Did the Tritone Get Such a Devilish Reputation?

    The tritone is a fascinating interval... but where did that "devil" business come from? Oct 26, 2018

    How Did the Tritone Get Such a Devilish Reputation?
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    Why Do We Hold onto the Idea That Classical Music Makes You Smarter?

    The “Mozart effect” theory took hold in the mid-90s, and though it’s been debunked, it’s never really gone away. Oct 24, 2018

    Why Do We Hold onto the Idea That Classical Music Makes You Smarter?
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    Every A+ Violin Needs an ‘F’: Why the Instrument Has Those Distinctive Sound Holes

    Many string instruments have those distinctive f-holes, but how did they get that shape, and are they even necessary? Aug 7, 2018

    Every A+ Violin Needs an ‘F’: Why the Instrument Has Those Distinctive Sound Holes
  • How To Classical /

    How "Nessun Dorma" Became a Pop Culture Hit

    The BBC’s usage of the Turandot aria during the 1990 World Cup took it from the opera house to musical mainstay. Jun 26, 2018

    How "Nessun Dorma" Became a Pop Culture Hit
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    What’s Up With All Those Ricola Cough Drops At Carnegie Hall?

    Outside Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall has boxes filled with loads of Ricola cough drops. Why are they there? Jun 6, 2018

    What’s Up With All Those Ricola Cough Drops At Carnegie Hall?

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