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Famous Works

Handel’s ‘Ariodante’: A Highlight of Opera Seria

George Frideric Handel, 1726, attributed to Balthasar Denner. Handel composed “Ariodante,” a leading example of Baroque opera. Public Domain In...

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• May 16, 2025
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Famous Architectural

Augustusburg Palace: A Rococo Masterpiece

Designed by Dominique Girard, the gardens to the south (left) of Augustusburg Palace are among the best-preserved 18th-century gardens in...

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• May 14, 2025
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Traditional Lifestyle

How to live a simpler, more traditional lifestyle

All too often, we get swept up in conversation surrounding how a traditional housewife relates to her husband that we...

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• May 11, 2025
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Painting Techniques Sculpture Techniques

Understanding Contrapposto

Contrapposto describes a category of pose that artists have favored for thousands of years. Even though “contrapposto” is an Italian...

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• May 10, 2025
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The Power of Classical Music

Richest Americans Listen to Classical Music: Poll

What type of music Americans listen to may say a lot about their bank account. According to findings from a TD...

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• May 7, 2025
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Instrument Myths & Legends

The Birth of Chinese Music: The First Instrument

If you’ve attended a Shen Yun performance, you would have heard a variety of Chinese instruments in our East-meets-West orchestra....

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• May 3, 2025
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Famous Sculptures

Doryphoros: Greek Art Imitating Ideal Form

Was perfection possible in the ancient Greek world? If you look at their art, you may think so. Doryphoros (translated...

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• May 1, 2025
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Famous Genres/Styles

Opera Music: A Brief History of Opera

Opera music is usually performed in a theater and set to classical music. For centuries, opera was among the most...

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• April 30, 2025
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Traditional Cuisine

Yiouvarlakia: How to Make This Comforting Greek Meatball Soup With...

Yiouvarlakia is a cherished traditional Greek meatball soup brimming with Mediterranean flavor. The broth is hearty and comforting, while the...

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• April 28, 2025
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Notable Artists

Alicia Alonso: The Deathless Spirit of Classical Ballet

Talent could be anywhere. A family of artists, or a daughter of a miner or taxi-driver. The talent exists, we...

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• April 26, 2025
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