Music and Political Economy
Music and political economy may seem unrelated topics, especially for a composer, but government policy around the economy, which is full of political decisions and value judgements, determines everything, not…
Performing Handel’s Messiah under Christopher Hogwood: Reliving a Masterpiece
Christopher Hogwood's interpretation of Handel's Messiah was marked by a unique application of historical practices and the use of period instruments.
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Action Thriller Movie Scoring: Expert Tips How to Engage the Audience
Action thriller films, with mid-range budgets, have long established themselves as a favorite genre in the global film industry.
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Understanding Musical Preferences: Why We Love and Dismiss Certain Music Genres
Many of us hold strong opinions about our musical preferences, but how do we reach that place and can we learn to be more objective?