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The European Songbird is a site dedicated to Revolutionary Music in Europe. More specifically, this site examines how music helped change the European worldview throughout the centuries. We hope to show you how music is in a constant state of perpetual change, and how new inventions, social changes, genius composers, and new ideas all contribute to this Revolution. The power of music can be demonstrated when a simple musical composition is able to bring about ethical issues and new imbalances in those who hold power. Most importantly, our goal is to educate people about the diverse musical culture of Europe’s past. Remember, for something to be revolutionary it does not require a massive war to take place. As music shifted through different instruments, changing periods of style, operas, and ballets it underwent drastic changes. These never-ending innovations prove music to be one of the most revolutionary topics in the history of Europe.

To Navigate through this website, you can either use the links in the menu at the top of the page or simply click on any picture to learn about its topic! If you would like to see our references, just hover over the topic and click on the drop-down menu. Tip: hover over the home page option to see references for the header, background, and pictures on this page. Enjoy!

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Top Left: The Globe Theatre in London by The Globe Theatre in London by Gustav Klimt, used under CC0. Top Right: Giuseppe Verdi by Giacomo Brogi, used under CC0. Bottom left: Pjotr I. Tschaikowski by Nikolai Kuznetsov, used under CC0.Bottom Center: Portrait of Giacomo Puccini by NewYork1956 used under CC0. Bottom Right: Portrait of Gioachino Rossini by Francesco Hayez, used under CC0.