PROFILE - Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
Piano, torments and masterpieces: Newzik looks back at the life of German music composer Robert Schumann.
Musicals: the incredible history of the genre, from its origins to Broadway
Operettas, music hall: Newzik looks back at the origins of the musical, from its beginnings to today's Broadway musicals!
10 instrument duos that go well together
Piano and violin, guitar and voice: how do you combine instruments? Newzik brings you a list of 10 instrument duos that go great together!
PROFILE - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)
Portrait of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, famous for his timeless symphonies and ballets that left their mark on classical music.
Roles in a symphony orchestra: who does what?
Go behind the scenes of a symphony orchestra and discover how each instrument finds its place to create the perfect harmony.
PROFILE - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
PROFILE: from his early successes to his timeless masterpieces, discover the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, the absolute master of classical music.
PROFILE - Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918)
PROFILE: Discover the life and works of Claude Debussy, 20th-century composer and master of classical and impressionist music.
PROFILE - Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869)
Hector Berlioz: portrait of a composer of French Romantic music. Discover his life and works in orchestral symphonic art.
All you need to know about different musical genres
Pop, rock, jazz, classical music, rap: Newzik deciphers the major musical genres to help you find your way around the musical landscape!
The evolution of music through the ages, from its origins to modern times
Baroque, classical, romantic... Dive into the history of music, explore its evolution through the ages and discover the sounds that have marked each era.
PROFILE - Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Portrait of Antonio Lucio Vivaldi: discover the key dates and works that marked the history of this virtuoso composer of the Baroque era.
Profile - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Compositions and key dates in the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: discover the portrait of the composer who revolutionized classical music.
Page turner: a behind-the-scenes look at a job in the classical music world
The job of page turner requires discretion and synchronization with the musician. Find out all about this demanding classical music profession.
All you need to know about the origins of musical instruments
From prehistory to the digital age, Newzik takes you on a journey to discover the origins and evolution of musical instruments.
Where does Gospel music come from?
African-American history, culture, Christian vocal song: Newzik tells you more about the origins of the spiritual musical epic of Gospel!
Rhythm and blues: its origins and history
Where did rhythm & blues come from and how did it evolve? Newzik looks back at the history of this musical movement that revolutionized music.
15 rare musical instruments you may never have heard of
From Sweden to the farthest reaches of Asia, via Africa, discover rare and unusual musical instruments. Explore the world with Newzik!
What is an ostinato in music?
Definition, history through the centuries, famous examples and score: Newzik explains all the secrets of ostinato in music.
The history of groove: from jazz to contemporary music
Feel like dancing? It's all thanks to groove! From jazz to today's rock scene, discover the evolution of groove across genres and eras.
10 films and series featuring choral singing
Les Choristes, Sister Act, Glee, etc.: discover 10 films and series that feature choral singing in their scripts!