Music Then and Now
One of music's pleasures is that it puts us in touch with other music lovers—not just today, but in the past. When we listen to Bach or Mozart or Beethoven, we make connections across the centuries and are reminded that some things are indeed universal. Part of the fun of music is getting a historical perspective, a sense of context that will deepen your musical experience. Click on any of the links below to learn about Western concert music's evolution.