Some classical compositions really seem to speak of the beauty of farms, fields, nature, and animals. In some of these cases, the composer was specifically attempting to draw the listener's attention to these details, and in others the pastoral theme is more subtle.
Starting Thursday, Sept. 1, patients at Mayo Clinic hospitals around the U.S. will be able to relax to a custom blend of classical music provided by YourClassical. The collaboration between YourClassical and Mayo Clinic is intended to promote healing and comfort for patients.
A new study shows that classical music can help to reduce horses' anxiety at potentially stressful times.
Are you hanging out by a lake this summer? Here's some classical music to set the mood.
Is it possible to help people feel relaxed and at home in places such as cinemas and airport lounges? In this video from Monocle Magazine, two interior designers describe how elements like lighting, patterns, furniture and textiles can help people feel at ease and welcome in public spaces.
A new study has found that classical music calms the body even more than simple silence does.
In a new video, cellist Maya Beiser plays with time and memory, turning back the clock to when she first heard J.S. Bach's music on a scratchy old LP. It remains, she says, a timeless lodestar for her art.
Video artist Stephen Malinowski is creating new and inventive ways to enjoy Bach, with stunning animations of Bach's Preludes and Fugues of The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1.
In the United States, April 18 is the day tax returns are due. Stressed out? Here are some tips for decompressing.
What can colleges and universities do to help students stay calm, collected, and healthy?
