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Claude Debussy
…series of works that solidified his reputation as a pioneering composer. His notable works during this period include La Mer (The Sea, 1905), and Ibéria (1908), both for orchestra, and…
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Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
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Béla Bartók
Recognized for his contribution as a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, and pianist, Béla Bartók’s work significantly influenced the direction of 20th-century music. Known for his infusion of Hungarian flavor in his…
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Igor Stravinsky
…significantly influenced Stravinsky’s musical development. The Russian Period: 1902-1914 Stravinsky’s early creative phase, often referred to as the “Russian Period,” was characterized by a rich immersion in Russian folklore and…
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Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini, better known as Giacomo Puccini, was a renowned Italian composer who revolutionized the world of opera. He is most recognized for his works…
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Claude Debussy’s La Mer – 1st Movement
Claude Debussy’s La Mer, a symphonic composition, was started in 1903 and completed in 1905. The premiere in Paris in 1905 received mixed reviews but has since become one of…
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18, 1st Movement – Moderato
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18, performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Fritz Reiner, features pianist Arthur Rubinstein. Composed between 1900 and 1901, the concerto…
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March No. 4, Pomp and Circumstance – Sir Edward Elgar
Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4” was composed in June 1907 and first performed in London on August 24, 1907. It is featured in the soundtrack of…
