Music

Claude Debussy (1862–1918) was a French composer whose innovations in harmony, structure, and timbre radically transformed the musical landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though he disliked …

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678–1741) is one of the most important and influential composers of the Baroque era. Known primarily for his virtuosic violin concertos, particularly The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s vast …

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) stands as one of the towering figures in Western music. A composer of astonishing depth, complexity, and spiritual intensity, Bach’s works span sacred and secular genres …

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western classical music. He was a revolutionary figure whose music transcended the boundaries …

Medieval Period (c. 500–1400) Renaissance Period (c. 1400–1600) Baroque Period (c. 1600–1750) Classical Period (c. 1750–1820) Romantic Period (c. 1820–1900) 20th Century to Contemporary (c. 1900–Present) ✅ Summary of Key …

The Royal Northern Sinfonia (RNS) is one of the most celebrated and distinctive orchestras in the United Kingdom. As the only full-time professional chamber orchestra based outside London, RNS has …

Introduction When Roland released the D-50 Linear Synthesizer in 1987, it marked a turning point in the world of electronic music. As one of the first synthesizers to combine sample-based …

The Roland E-28 is a digital keyboard workstation that debuted in the early 1990s. As part of Roland’s E-Series arranger keyboards, the E-28 holds a special place in the history …

Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is one of the most recognizable and celebrated works in classical music history. Composed around 1720 and published in 1725 as part of Il cimento …

Fresh. Bright. Sounds like summer. Who’s on stage Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska, in beautiful venues across the North of England. What they’re playing Vivaldi’s timeless The …

Ólafur Arnalds is an Icelandic multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer known for his evocative blend of classical strings, minimalist piano, and ambient electronic textures. Born in Mosfellsbær, a small town just …

Love. Loss. Putting a brave face on things. Who’s on stage Guest conductor Riccardo Minasi is joined by singing royalty Véronique Gens and of course our very own Royal Northern …