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Richard Strauss
…Court Orchestra in 1885. During this period, he became acquainted with the music of Richard Wagner. Wagner’s innovative approach to harmony and orchestration had a profound impact on Strauss’s style,…
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Edvard Grieg
…his characteristic sense of rhythm and harmony. Later Years and Legacy In 1885, Grieg built his home, “Troldhaugen,” near Bergen. Despite his declining health, Grieg continued to tour extensively in…
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Jean Sibelius
…resonated with the Finnish national identity. This connection between his music and Finnish nationalism would become a recurring theme throughout his career. Academic Pursuits and Musical Education In 1885, Sibelius…
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Fernando Sor – Etude Op. 6, No. 9 in D Minor, Performed by Norbert Kraft
Classical guitarist Norbert Kraft recorded José Ferran Macario Sors’ Etude Op.6, No.9 in D minor at the St. John Chrysostom Church in Newmarket, Canada. You can find more about Fernando…
