Category Archives: Classical Music

Bruckner Schmuckner

I’ve been trying to branch out a bit recently and listen to composers that I haven’t listened to before.   I’ve heard a lot about Anton Bruckner and the music sounded interesting so I checked out copies of his 5th … Continue reading

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Ah kids these days (or: why the world needs classical music more than ever)

I was browsing through the iTunes Store earlier today and came across a recording of Bach pieces and it caught my eye because it was a Genius recommendation and the recording was by Capella Istropolitana, a chamber orchestra based in … Continue reading

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Why buying classical music online at eMusic.com stinks

My title is a bit harsh?  Maybe.  But consider how eMusic.com prices their tracks (and for a bit of point-counterpoint I include classicsonline.com. eMusic.com You pay a monthly fee and they have tiers which split based on the number of … Continue reading

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