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12 Pieces of Classical Music for Kids

Classical music for kids can inspire, excite, encourage dancing, start an adventure, and act as a soundtrack for running, galloping, or buzzing around the room. You’ll be surprised by how much kids enjoy these classical pieces.  Classical music for kids is great for young children to begin getting familiar with the beauty of classical music. ...

Raven Montmorency

Young Chinese girl playing the piano.

How Classical Music Saved Trapped Beluga Whales

To rescue trapped wildlife, humans have donned many hats. However, it was unusual to find rescuers resorting to playing classical music tracks to save trapped beluga whales! This is what Operation Beluga was all about. The episode was a part of the history of the former Soviet Union. The incident took place at the Chukchi ...

Armin Auctor

A beluga whale.

Pure Intentions: Shen Yun Principal Dancer Chelsea Cai

Chelsea Cai is a principal dancer from the prestigious Shen Yun Performing Arts troupe who gives an intriguing glimpse into her craft. Shen Yun Performing Arts is a classical Chinese dance and music company based in New York that tours worldwide. Their goal is to revive traditional Chinese culture, which was almost destroyed completely during ...

Jessica Kneipp

Chelsea Cai from Shen Yun Performing Arts.

Classical Music Jumps in Popularity in Australia

With people mostly spending their time during lockdown in their homes, it was inevitable that entertainment services like music and movies would see a massive boost in demand. In Australia, the audience seems to have developed a soft spot for classical music according to a survey by radio station ABC Classic. Classical music The survey, ...

Nspirement Staff

Woman seated in the orchestra playing the violin.

5 Piano Players Who Influenced the World

Invented sometime around 1700, the piano quickly became one of the most popular instruments in the world. During the last few hundred years, several masters have also emerged, enthralling people with their mastery of the piano. 5 legendary piano players. 1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Arguably the single most influential pianist in history, Mozart was ...

Nspirement Staff

Black piano keys with a sheet of music overlaid.

The Healing Power of Classical Music

“Mozart makes you believe in God because it cannot be by chance that such a phenomenon arrives into this world and leaves such an unbounded number of unparalleled masterpieces.” — Georg Solti It was the summer before my third-grade year, while I was visiting family in Morgantown, West Virginia, that my aunt Veronica sat down to play the ...

Tatiana Denning

A violin being played.

In Retrospect: Is Classical Music on the Decline?

Over the past decade, there has been a hue and cry that classical music is somehow dying. The rise of pop and other genres of music seems to have made such a great impact on people’s minds that they are said to be less interested in classical music. However, this is not entirely true. In ...

Raven Montmorency

A symphony orchestra.

Civilizing Music: A Song Can Change a Life

Music is said to make invisible realms visible. Humanity, even with the most advanced scientific equipment, still cannot perceive the order of life and the cosmos. Maybe a musical instrument would take us to a more complete understanding of life than a microscope ever could.  Music can play a very dramatic role in shaping your ...

Raven Montmorency

Greek Parthenon temple.

How Classical Music Has a Therapeutic Effect on the Human Body

The music that you listen to affects your health. Positive sounds from soft music have healing powers that harmonize the body and mind. This is especially true of classical music. An American woman, Edith Zook, at 83 years old suffered from an irregular heartbeat that caused her to faint suddenly. On January 15, 2006, Zook ...

Helen London

A music instrument being played in ancient China.