Symphony Listening in the 19th Century | How People Enjoyed Music before Recordings

Today, symphony listening in the 19th century was not as easy as it is now. With just a smartphone, we can hear Brahms’ symphonies or Beethoven’s complete works anytime. However, long before recording technology, how did people actually enjoy symphonies? At that time, music was a special art accessible only in the concert hall, or … Continue reading Symphony Listening in the 19th Century | How People Enjoyed Music before Recordings