Discover Classical Vocal Music

If you've ever found yourself wondering what the difference is between a soprano and a contralto, or why people say Andrea Bocelli is not an opera singer, you are far from alone. Classical vocal music is a broad, rich, and sometimes bewildering world, even for people who love music. This guide is here to help you make sense of it.

Discover 10 classical music works for solo or ensemble voices, inspired by spring!

Winter, with its crisp air, quiet beauty, and reflective stillness, has long inspired composers to create music that captures the season's atmosphere. Some vocal works mention winter directly in their texts; others are set in snowy landscapes or evoke feelings we often associate with the colder months - introspection, stillness, longing, or light in the darkness. Here are ten classical vocal works that explore winter in all its shades. A note: While not all countries which ce

This guide traces how French song developed from early medieval traditions through renaissance chansons, courtly romances, and salon songs, to the full flowering of the mélodie.

Discover ten operas that offer brilliant entry points into this extraordinary world, spanning four centuries and showcasing opera's incredible diversity.

Looking for live classical music that will make your event truly memorable? Duo Mélia offers something your guests may have never experienced before: a voice/piano classical duo featuring the rare contralto voice.

Autumn, with its vibrant colours and melancholic undertones, has inspired countless classical composers to create music...

The timeless allure of British art song has captivated classical music audiences for decades. Find out why!

The poem "Down by the Salley Gardens" was published as part of Yeats' first collection of poems. It has been set by several different com...

The 12 templates in this Singing Practice Companion are designed to assist singers of all genres and levels to structure their practice...

What on earth is "art song"? Well, I'm here to give you a quick overview and to direct you to some starting points!

The song "Kennst du das Land" by the character of Mignon from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship" has inspired..

The poem "Mandoline" by Paul Verlaine has been turned into song form by several composers. Learn about the poem and listen...

"Come Away, Death" is a song from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. It is sung by the fool Feste - a fool being a clever peasant or commoner...