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The Age of the Digital Album
In today’s music landscape, the digital album has become the dominant format for both artists and listeners. While vinyl, cassette tapes, and CDs once defined how we experienced music, the digital album now stands at the center of modern music distribution. But how did we get here? And what does this shift mean for the way we create, share, and consume music?

Arashk Azizi
3 days ago4 min read


Lalo Schifrin: The Rhythmic Architect of Action and Suspense
Lalo Schifrin, the legendary composer behind the unforgettable Mission: Impossible theme, passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 93. His music has pulsed through the heart of modern cinema and television for over seven decades. Best known for his masterful fusion of jazz, classical, and Latin influences, Schifrin's work has become synonymous with tension, motion, and cinematic cool. With a career that bridged continents, genres, and generations,

John Ariel
Jun 294 min read


Top 10 Influential Classical Composers of Iran
Iran’s musical heritage is one of the oldest in the world, rooted in centuries of rich modal systems and poetic traditions. While traditional Persian music has always played a central role in Iranian identity, the incorporation of Western classical music began in earnest during the Qajar and Pahlavi eras, particularly in the early 20th century.

Arashk Azizi
Jun 176 min read


The Evolution of Classical Compositions in Modern Times
The journey of classical music has seen grand transformations over the centuries. What started as the structured compositions of Bach and Mozart has evolved dramatically, impacting modern musical expressions globally. In this blog post, we will explore how classical compositions have adapted, merged, and thrived in contemporary society while influencing various genres.

John Ariel
Jun 53 min read


Sergei Prokofiev: A Visionary Between Two Worlds
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was born on April 23, 1891, in Sontsovka, a rural estate in what is now Ukraine. He grew up in an intellectually stimulating household—his father was an agronomist, and his mother, an amateur pianist, became his first teacher and introduced him to music early on.
By the age of five, Prokofiev had composed his first piano piece; at nine, he was already sketching out operas.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 234 min read


The Estonian Kannel: A Bridge Between Nature, Myth, and Melody
Few instruments reflect the soul of a nation quite like the kannel does for Estonia. With its shimmering timbre and timeless shape, the kannel is not just an artifact of folk culture—it is a living, breathing part of Estonia’s musical identity, echoing through forests, festivals, and even modern concert halls. This delicate zither-like instrument has evolved through centuries, carrying with it stories of ancient rituals, national awakening, and artistic reinvention.

Riia Mallat
Apr 164 min read


The Sacred Thunder: Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), one of the titanic figures of Western music, was born in Eisenach Germany, into a prolific musical family

Arashk Azizi
Apr 95 min read


Gustav Mahler, The Symphonic Prophet
Gustav Mahler is often regarded as one of the most profound and visionary composers of all time.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 56 min read


Sergei Rachmaninoff: The Last Of Romantics
Sergei Rachmaninoff was born on April 1, 1873, in Oneg, Russia, into an aristocratic family with deep musical roots.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 15 min read


Johann Sebastian Bach: The Genius Who Defined Baroque Music
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany, in 1685, but there is confusion about whether his birth date was March 21 or March 31.

John Ariel
Mar 314 min read


Pierre Boulez: A Visionary of Modern Classical Music
Pierre Boulez reshaped contemporary classical music through both composition and conducting.

Arashk Azizi
Mar 243 min read


The Goldberg Variations: J.S. Bach’s Masterpiece of Keyboard Music
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and virtuoso keyboardist of the Baroque era, widely regarded as one of the greatest

Riia Mallat
Mar 203 min read


György Ligeti: A Visionary of 20th-Century Music
György Ligeti (1923–2006) was a Hungarian-Austrian composer celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to 20th-century classical music.

Riia Mallat
Feb 83 min read


Arvo Pärt: A Pioneer of Minimalism and Tintinnabuli in Music
Arvo Pärt, born on September 11, 1935, in Paide, Estonia, is one of the most influential and revered composers of contemporary classical mus

Riia Mallat
Jan 253 min read


Top 10 Estonian Composers Who Shaped Classical Music
I've often been asked by Estonians why I chose to relocate to their country. While my decision involved many factors, one stands out above t

Arashk Azizi
Jan 194 min read


John Adams: The Voice of Modern American Classical Music
John Adams, born on February 15, 1947, in Worcester, Massachusetts, is one of the most celebrated and influential contemporary composers.

Riia Mallat
Jan 184 min read


The Rediscovery of Chopin: A New Waltz Unveiled in 2024
In an extraordinary find, a previously unknown waltz by Frédéric Chopin was uncovered at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The manu

John Ariel
Dec 12, 20241 min read


The Evolution of Radio and Music: From Traditional Airwaves to Modern Online Stations
Radio has long been a key player in music distribution and cultural exchange. From its early days broadcasting jazz and classical music to t

John Ariel
Nov 10, 20244 min read


Mozart just dropped a new piece, and here's what I think about it
In a recent, and almost surreal discovery, a previously unknown work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Arashk Azizi
Oct 30, 20243 min read


From Radio Stations to Streaming Playlists: The Evolution of Music Listening
The way we consume music has seen a monumental shift over the past century. What began as a communal experience with radio broadcasts has ev

John Ariel
Oct 27, 20246 min read
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