Opera

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ORCHESTRA

Dido's Lament: sadness and simplicity of Purcell's best-known song

England, Chaconne,
Opera
, Baroque
ORCHESTRA

Les Indes Galantes: Rameau's controversial opera as the essence of Rococo style

France,
Opera
, Overture, Baroque

ORCHESTRA

Ombra mai fu: Handel's best-known melody of failed Serse opera

England,
Opera
, Baroque
ORCHESTRA

Lully's Passacaglia of Armide revised by Bear McCreary in Outlander score

France, USA,
Opera
, Passacaglia, Soundtrack, Baroque, 2010s
Nature Sounds

8 orchestral pieces depicting thunderstorms

Austria, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, USA, Concerto, Interlude,
Opera
, Soundscapes, Suite, Symphonic poem, Symphony, Baroque, Romantic, 20st Century Classical
ORCHESTRA

Nicola Porpora: operatic composer made history as a music teacher of Haydn and Farinelli

Italy,
Opera
, Baroque 1 comment

ORCHESTRA

The Flower Duet of Lakmé: the love drama of an Indian girl and a British soldier made airborne

France, India,
Opera
, Romantic
CHOIR

Gershwin's Summertime: the most recorded song draws inspiration from Ukrainian lullaby and African American spiritual

Ukraine, USA, Folk, Jazz,
Opera
, Popular Song, Rock, 20st Century Classical, 1930s, 1960s, 2010s 2 comments
ORCHESTRA

Only 3 Mantras survived from Sanskrit opera Avatara by John Foulds

England, India, Interlude, Mantra,
Opera
, Indian Classical, 20st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany, USA,
Opera
, Popular Song, 1920s, 1960s, 1970s
FLUTE

Forest ranger's son fled home to reform the operatic world

Germany, Interlude,
Opera
, Classical
ORCHESTRA

Peter Grimes outdoor premiere at Benjamin Britten's home beach

England, Interlude,
Opera
, 20st Century Classical

The History of Popular Music

Discover stories from each decade. Listen to gems from the 1960s, 1970s, and more.
Musical Modes

Explore Phrygian, Lydian, Dorian, and other modes through the harmonic analysis of popular songs.
Early Music

Read all about the formative music of the past centuries. Enjoy the regal yet easy sounds of the Baroque and Renaissance.
Indian Classical Music

Dive into the South Asian philosophy through Indian classical music. Learn about musical traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic culture.
The Epoch of Romanticism

Get a taste of the most beloved and fruitful music period. See the personalities behind the major shift of the eras — from Classical to Romantic.
Nature Sounds

Download for free HQ soundscapes recorded in a mixed forest, including bird songs, cricket choruses, and night or afternoon thunderstorms.