Classical Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Born 27 January 1756. Died 5 December 1791 https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/b972f589-fb0e-474e-b64a-803b0364fa75 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756, the son of a violinist at the court of the local Prince-Archbishop. His father, recognising early the boy’s extraordinary musical talents, proceeded to take him on performing tours throughout Europe so that he …

The Italian Renaissance-Michelangelo (1475-1564)

Michelangelo (1475-1564) ... Michelangelo Buonarroti was born on 6 March 1475 in Caprese near Florence (Italy) where his father was the local magistrate. ... His 'Pietà' (1497) made his name and he returned to Florence a famous sculptor. Michelangelo was a painter, sculptor, architect and poet and one of the great artists of the Italian …

Fleetwood Mac announce tour and speak out about Lindsey Buckingham’s departure

The longtime guitarist's separation from the band came down to a 'scheduling conflict'      Wednesday 25 April 2018 17:55 BST Fleetwood Mac have opened up for the first time about Lindsey Buckingham's recent split from the group calling it a "scheduling conflict" and have announced a new tour. News of the longtime guitarist and vocalist leaving …

Rolling Stones announce UK tour for 2018

Here’s how to get tickets: Friday 2 March 2018 09:10 You can sometimes get what you want, after all: legendary rockers the Rolling Stones have announced their first UK tour since 2006. The No Filter shows will see Mick, Keith, Charlie, Ronnie and their gaggle of gigging musicians play five dates across the country throughout …

With A New Autobiography On Shelves & A New Heart CD in October, Ann Wilson Recalls Heart’s Music Videos: “We Look Like Show Ponies!”

14 September 2012 Heart, the long-running band featuring sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, cemented its hard rock position in music lovers’ ears long before they struck gold with big hits and elaborate videos during The Golden Age. Heart had to fight sexism and adversity from their inception, and much of that is chronicled in the …