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The world of classical music is full of beauty, but this beauty can mask a history of horrors. Take the castrati, young boys who were castrated to preserve their pre-pubescent voice. Learn about the men caught in this cruel practice and listen to the only existing recordings of a castrato. Discover more great Classical Curiosities at [Vialma.com.](https://www.vialma.com/)

Celebrate Clara Schumann’s 200th birthday with this podcast about her life as a classical composer and pianist. Discover her forbidden young love with Robert Schumann, whom she eventually married, and her romance with Johannes Brahms. Discover more great Classical Curiosities on www.vialma.com.

It turns out that not all classical composers are as straight laced as you might think. Here are 6 composers who ended up on the wrong side of the law. Discover more great Classical Curiosities on www.vialma.com.

Discover one of the greatest friendships in classical music. The pianist Vladimir Horowitz was making waves in the USA when a meeting with his idol Sergei Rachmaninoff began a remarkable musical friendship. Discover more great Classical Curiosities on [www.vialma.com](https://www.vialma.com/).[](www.vialma.com)[](https://www.vialma.com/)