The influence of the writings of William Shakespeare on later generations is incalculable. Shakespeare’s 37 plays – and his large output...

The vast continent of Africa is something of an unknown region to most of us in the west, myself included. All too often, countries in...

One of the 18th century’s most famous flute players wrote this: The strictest care and the most unremitting attention are required of...

I’m always intrigued by music which combines sounds in an unexpected manner. This post is about music containing an element which is not...

Imagine you’re a young composer out to make a huge impression in a big city. You’ve been given your big chance: a commission for a new...

The name of Johann Sebastian Bach is universally revered these days as one of the big names of music, but it was not always so. Even in...

Ever gone to a birthday party and wished you could come up with a gift that would just blow everyone away? A gift that would have people...

For fifteen years (2003-2017) I wrote and presented a music education program on ABC Radio called Keys To Music. It was far and away the...