Advancing technology enabled the recording of classical music and jazz ... Shostakovich, in particular, was persecuted by the Soviet regime when his music was thought to be too ‘modern’ or élitist, ...

Naomi: Sit tight for a ‘rock and roll-a-coaster’ ride as we explore our current period in music ... TUNE Naomi: …and modern composers don’t just create brand new music, they love to ...

The Romantic era is known for its intense energy and passion. The rigid forms of classical music gave ... the action and music in opera was split into short pieces or 'numbers' much like a modern-day ...