Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

7 articles related to Academy of St. Martin in the Fields:

CHOIR

Ave verum corpus: influential Mozart score for the crucial Catholic chant

Austria, Motet, Classical
ORCHESTRA

Gabriel Faure's Pavane as the key to modern revival of early genre

France, Dance, Pavane, Romantic
ORCHESTRA

Capriol Suite: early dances arranged for modern orchestra by Peter Warlock

England, France, Dance, Suite, 20st Century Classical
ORCHESTRA

The first English musical criticism written by Charles Avison argued that music evokes purely positive emotions

England, Concerto grosso, Baroque, Classical
ORCHESTRA

The Skaters' Waltz: subtle harmonies of romantic dance music by Emile Waldteufel

France, Dance, Waltz, Romantic, 20st Century Classical
ORCHESTRA

Abdelazer: Purcell's suite for the failed play gained popularity thanks to Britten's arrangement for children

England, Suite, Baroque, 20st Century Classical
Cor Anglais

The alloy of melody and spoken word in the music of Reynaldo Hahn

France, Venezuela, Popular Song, Romantic

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.