Articles written by Tel Asiado

Short biography of the life and times of Sir Noél Coward, English versatile entertainer, with flair for the theatre and music.

Dec 17, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Carols were originally associated with dancing, not singing, and Christmas hymns have always been Christian sacred songs.

Dec 8, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel's "Messiah" by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.

Dec 7, 2007 - Tel Asiado

"That Glorious Song of Old" was written by Americans Edmund Sears and composer Richard Willis, a carol that speaks of angels and the nativity.

Dec 4, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Herschel discovered 3 new nebulae, 8 new comets, and wrote 2 astronomical catalogues.

Nov 23, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Written by Henry F. Lyte and composed by William H. Monk, this solemn hymn is a favorite among Christians in times of sorrow.

Nov 23, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of Langston Hughes - his life, career, and poetry - a leading author of Harlem Renaissance and creator of character 'Jesse B Simple.'

Nov 23, 2007 - Tel Asiado

The text of this Christian song was written by George Herbert but several composers wrote the tune, including W. Henry Monk, Basil Harwood, Martin Shaw and Erik Routley.

Nov 23, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of Freud, known as father of psychoanalysis and for Freudian couch idea.

Nov 21, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Arnold Schoenberg's brief biography - his life, career and works. Known for advocating twelve-tone technique, and 'Pierrot lunaire' for voice and chamber music.

Nov 21, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Translated in English by Theodore Baker and the tune arranged by Edward Kremser, "We Gather Together to Ask the Lord's Blessing" is a thanksgiving hymn.

Nov 20, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of Pablo Neruda, considered the best South American poet known for "Veinte poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada."

Nov 20, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, his life and works. One of 20th century's greatest symphonists, famous for Symphony No.5.

Nov 20, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Life and work of William James, best known as father of American psychology, and for his philosophies in pragmatism and radical empiricism.

Nov 19, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of 20th century English composer, Benjamin Britten. More famous for vocals and opera rather than music for Concert Halls. He wrote opera Billy Budd.

Nov 19, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Life and Poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of England's greatest poets, contemporary of John Keats, and husband of Frankenstein's creator, Mary Godwin Shelley.

Nov 19, 2007 - Tel Asiado

The text of this loved thanksgiving hymn was written by Rinkart, and the tune composed by Crüger - with countless gifts of love, still is ours today.

Nov 18, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Mosè in Egitto (Moses in Egypt), an Italian tragic (seria) opera by Gioachino Rossini: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Rossini opera infor

Nov 18, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams - his life, influence and list of major works. Famous for "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis."

Nov 17, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Famous sacred hymn of grateful praise written by Folliott Pierpoint and composed by Conrad Kocher.

Nov 16, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Falstaff, an Italian lyric comedy opera by Giuseppe Verdi: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Verdi opera information.

Nov 16, 2007 - Tel Asiado

This hymn for children, "All Things Bright and Beautiful," written by Cecil Frances Alexander, explains the first line of the Apostle's Creed.

Nov 16, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Giuseppe Verdi's biography, famous for operas Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, Otello and Falstaff. He's also best known for raising opera heights.

Nov 16, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, famous for America's Wild West legends, famous for ballet music Appalachian Spring

Nov 15, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Short biography of the life and works of English poet Edmund Spenser, leading poet during the Elizabethan Era, and famous for "The Faerie Queene."

Nov 14, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of English physicist Lord John Rayleigh, a Nobel Prize laureate in physics for isolating gas argon, known for "Rayleigh Scattering" and why sky is blue.

Nov 14, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Armida, an Italian heroic opera (dramma eroica) by Joseph Haydn: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Haydn opera information.

Nov 14, 2007 - Tel Asiado

La Scala di Seta (The Silken Ladder), an Italian farce opera by Gioachino Rossini: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Rossini opera information.

Nov 14, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Le Comte Ory (The Count Ory), a French comic opera by Gioachino Rossini: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Rossini opera information.

Nov 14, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of German composer Carl Orff, his life, career, list of works. Famous for scenic cantata Carmina Burana.

Nov 13, 2007 - Tel Asiado

The life and works of Igor Stravinsky, famous for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, L'histoire du soldat, and The Rake's Progress.

Nov 12, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Nadia Boulanger's life, career and list of prominent students. She was considered the greatest music teacher of the 20th century.

Nov 11, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah is a hymn written by Welsh Williams and composer John Hughes. This famous Christian hymn is a best-loved song in Wales.

Nov 11, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Short history of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," (Veni Emmanuel), a best-loved Christmas carol to the tune of "Come God with Us."

Nov 11, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Dialogues des Carmélites, a French opera by Francis Poulenc: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Francis Poulenc opera information.

Nov 11, 2007 - Tel Asiado

The life and works of Russian writer, novelist and playwright Ivan Turgenev, known for his A Sportsman's Sketches and sympathy towards peasants.

Nov 10, 2007 - Tel Asiado

For those having difficulty slowing down with self-imposed deadlines or addiction to the fast pace, here are ways to slow down and enjoy life

Nov 9, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of French composer Jules Massenet - his life, career, operas and other works. Famous for opera Manon, Le Cid and Thaïs, with the famous intermezzo 'Meditation'.

Nov 9, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Adolphe Adam's brief biography. Pioneer of 19th-century French Romantic ballets and operas, and famous of Christmas song Cantique de Noel.

Nov 9, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of French composer Charles Gounod, best known for opera Faust and religious music "Ave Maria," both instrumental and soprano voice.

Nov 9, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of American philosopher and educationist John Dewey, pioneer of pragmatism and educational reforms.

Nov 8, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief history of the endearing song "Home, Sweet Home" by songwriter John Howard Payne and composer Sir Henry Bishop.

Nov 7, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Biography of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, famous for La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. Greatest 'Giovane Scuola' of his time.

Nov 5, 2007 - Tel Asiado

The Long Christmas Dinner (Das Lange Weihnachtsmahl), an English opera by Paul Hindemith, opera plot synopsis, character description, other information

Nov 5, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Life and works of Gustav Holst, famous for orchestral suite 'The Planets.'

Nov 5, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Le Docteur Miracle (Doctor Miracle), a French comic operetta by Georges Bizet: operetta plot synopsis, character description, and other Georges Bizet operetta information

Nov 4, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Inspired history of the gospel song 'Beyond the Sunset, O Blissful Morning' and brief biography of hymn-writer Virgil Brock and his wife Blanche, who composed it.

Nov 4, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of Russian impressario Sergei Diaghilev (Sergey Pavlovich Diagilev), famous for ballets "The Rite of Spring" and "The Firebird."

Nov 4, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Die Kluge (The Wise Woman), a German fairy tale opera by Carl Orff: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Carl Orff opera information.

Nov 3, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Life and works of Anglo-Irish author Dame Rebecca West, best known for 'The Meaning of Treason' and 'The Fountain Overflows.'

Nov 3, 2007 - Tel Asiado