Tag Archives: Classical Music

Today’s Music: Claude Debussy, John Lee Hooker

Posted on August 22, 2012 by admin

French composer Claude Debussy was born today in 1862 (d. 1918). Along with Maurice Ravel and Erik Satie, he was part of what was then called the French impressionist musical movement. Blues icon John Lee Hooker boogied his first beat … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Floyd McDaniel, Isaac Stern, Cat Stevens

Posted on July 21, 2012 by admin

Guitarist/singer Floyd McDaniel was born today in 1915 (d. 1995). Classical violin virtuoso Isaac Stern was born today in 1920 9d. 2001). Yusef Islam, better known to the world as singer/songwriter Cat Stevens, was born today in 1948.

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Today’s Music: Van Cliburn, Christine McVie, Philip Taylor Kramer

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Classical piano ‘pop star’ Van Cliburn was born on this day in 1934. During the ’50s and ’60s his name was synonymous with classical music and musical genius for most Americans. Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie wailed her first this day … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Gustav Mahler, Joe Zawinul, Ringo Starr

Posted on July 7, 2012 by admin

Composer/conductor Gustav Mahler was born today in 1860 (d. 1911). A sampling of his compositions: Jazz keyboardist and composer Joe Zawinul was born this day in 1932 (d. 2007). As well as composing the Cannonball Adderly pop hit “Mercy, Mercy, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Igor Stravinsky, “Rite of Spring” Opening

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

And now for something completely different, with interpretive dance. H/T to Mat Wilson.

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Today’s Music: Erik Satie

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

French composer Erik Satie (1866 – 1925) is an acquired taste and either you like him or hate him, but there is no denying his impact on modern music, not only classical, but jazz, as well. His sparse, languid piano … Continue reading →

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