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Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi, universally known as Giuseppe Verdi, was one of the iconic figures in the sphere of 19th-century Italian opera. His notable body of work includes celebrated operas…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…in Venice in 1853. The audience found the casting of an older, larger soprano in the role of the young Violetta to be inappropriate, leading to boos and jeers. The…
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Vladimir Horowitz Performs Schumann Sonata No. 3 – Part 1 of 4
…published as Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor by Robert Schumann in 1853. The piece is dedicated to pianist and composer Ignaz Moscheles. The original version contained five movements,…
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Libiamo Ne’ Lieti Calici – Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, “Libiamo Ne’ Lieti Calici,” had a disastrous debut in 1853. Verdi wrote a famous letter acknowledging the failure and questioning whether it was his fault or the…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
…six decades. Teaching Career and Musical Development After leaving the Paris Conservatoire in 1853, Saint-Saëns accepted the position of organist at the ancient Parisian church of Saint-Merri near the Hôtel…
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Johannes Brahms
…concert halls and grandeur that would later define his career. Early Career: The Turning Point in Music (1850-1862) The year 1853 marked a significant turning point in Brahms’ life. He…
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Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major
Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No.1 was composed by the 17-year-old in 1853 and premiered anonymously. It was later performed again after the committee discovered Saint-Saëns as the true composer. The symphony shows…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…and Triumphs Gottschalk returned to the United States in 1853, hoping to replicate his European success. Although he was initially met with lukewarm reception, he persevered, traveling extensively and performing…
