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This Week on MusicOfTheDay.co.uk

February begins with a rich mix of Baroque elegance, Romantic brilliance, 20th-century voices, and jazz-inflected energy – a perfect snapshot of the range MusicOfTheDay.co.uk is designed to celebrate.

🗓 Week of 1–7 February

1 February – Alessandro Marcello
Italian Baroque composer best known for lyrical instrumental writing, full of elegance and expressive clarity.

2 February – Fritz Kreisler
Virtuoso violinist and composer whose charming miniatures and warm style helped define early 20th-century performance.

3 February – Felix Mendelssohn
Romantic composer of balance and brilliance, from the Italian Symphony to the ever-popular Midsummer Night’s Dream music.

4 February – Raimo Kangro
Estonian composer whose energetic, rhythmic music reflects late-20th-century modernism with personality and drive.

5 February – Grażyna Bacewicz
Polish composer and violinist whose powerful, clear-edged works deserve far wider recognition.

6 February – John Dankworth
British jazz composer and saxophonist who bridged jazz, classical music, and film with ease.

7 February – Wilhelm Stenhammar
Swedish composer whose symphonies and chamber music combine Nordic atmosphere with Romantic depth.

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📚 New: February Reading Comprehension Resource
The February Composers Daily Music Reading Comprehension Pack (Ages 8+) is now available, linking directly to this month’s composer posts.

Perfect for:

• Music-linked literacy
• Classroom starters
• Cultural capital and discussion

👉 Available here: February Reading Comprehension Resource