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In 1950 a musicologist named Wolfgang Schmieder published an enormous catalogue of J.S. Bach’s works, but Schmieder organized it by category, that is, by type of composition, not by date of composition. The catalogue is known in German as the Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis, or BWV, and that’s why you often see Bach’s works listed in programs with their BWV numbers.

In 1950 a musicologist named Wolfgang Schmieder published an enormous catalogue of J.S. Bach’s works, but Schmieder organized it by category, that is, by type of composition, not by date of composition. The catalogue is known in German as the Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis, or BWV, and that’s why you often see Bach’s works listed in programs with their BWV numbers.

Are you reading this article in order to avoid whatever you were supposed to be doing? If so, then great news: you’re not alone in your procrastination! In fact, your dilly-dallying habits are shared with several brilliant artists of classical music. Here, we’ll explore three wonderful pieces, the genius composers behind the scenes, and the...

In 1941, the Nazis took over the Greek naval base on Salamis for their U-boat submarines from which to harry Allied supply lines to North Africa. In March, 1942 U-133 sailed from the base never to return. Ross J Robertson and Dimitri Galon delve into the history of the U-boat wreck that lies in the depths near the island. The main image shows Because of oxidation over time, gaps have been created in the casing. Thus, the metal supports between the casing and the pressure hull are reveal...