During the Classical period some instruments underwent significant development. Harpsichords with plucked strings were evolving into pianos more like the ones we know today where hammers strike ...

Anyone with an interest in live classical music will have the London Philharmonic Orchestra high on their bucket list of must ...

Classical orchestras were bigger in size and as instrument building improved so did the range of dynamics in the performance. The harpsichord was replaced with the fortepiano, the precursor to ...

The world of classical music sometimes follows the same ... As the program notes explain, “Juxtaposing new and old pieces for harpsichord and various string instruments, this program explores ...