What does "Renaissance" mean?
"Renaissance" means "rebirth" in French and refers to the revival of art, science, and classical learning that began in Florence, Italy, in the 1300s.
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How old was Mozart when he started composing?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first pieces at about age five.
Was Beethoven deaf when he wrote his Ninth Symphony?
Ludwig van Beethoven composed his Ninth Symphony while almost completely deaf.
What does "Classical" mean in music history?
In music history, the "Classical" period specifically means roughly 1750 to 1820, the era of Haydn and Mozart.
Who wrote "The Four Seasons"?
Antonio Vivaldi wrote "The Four Seasons."
How much is a Stradivarius violin worth?
Stradivarius violins have sold for more than $15 million.
How many children did Bach have?
Johann Sebastian Bach had 20 children.
Did "The Rite of Spring" cause a riot?
The 1913 premiere of Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" caused an uproar in the audience.
What is John Cage's "4′33″"?
John Cage's "4′33″" is a piece in which the performer plays nothing for four minutes and 33 seconds.
When did Pachelbel's Canon become popular?
Pachelbel's Canon became popular in the 1970s.
What is the longest musical performance ever planned?
A church organ in Halberstadt, Germany, is performing John Cage's "ORGAN²/ASLSP" so slowly that it won't finish until 2640.
Who was Clara Rockmore?
Clara Rockmore was a classical violinist who became the most famous theremin virtuoso.
Who wrote the Yoga Sutras?
The Yoga Sutras, the foundational text of classical yoga philosophy, are credited to the sage Patanjali, who probably lived sometime between about 200 BCE and 400 CE.
Is the wheel a simple machine?
The wheel and axle is one of the six classical simple machines, along with the lever, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw.