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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What are some good works to know for those new to
classical music? Take a look at the Introduction to Classical
Music and the Famous
Recordings pages. How does one learn to compose music? The Composition section
has a range of articles on this topic.
Some touch on where to find sources of inspiration, others discuss
structural and organizational issues, and some focus on historical and
cultural aspects of music writing. What are the main themes and styles from different
periods in music history? The History section
discusses not just what happened in each period, but also the relevance of
the trends to music and composition in general. Learning about diverse types of music in
history, from sea shanties to dances to movie music, can help inform and
inspire one’s writing and performing. What is the European Union official anthem? The anthem is Beethoven’s
Ode to Joy from his 9th Symphony.
The EU adopted it as their anthem in 1972. |
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