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Bach – Adagio in G Minor
Joseph Joachim (1831-1907) was a Hungarian-born violinist, conductor, composer, and teacher. Considered one of the greatest violinists of all time, he was born in Kittsee and later moved to Pest,…
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Horowitz Performs Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, 1st Movement – Adagio
Horowitz plays Moonlight Sonata.
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Corelli – Adagio from Sonata No. 4, Op. 5 – Flute and Harpsichord
Alter Ego performs the first movement of Sonata No. 4 by Arcangelo Corelli.
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Jaqueline du Pré Plays Brahms Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 99 – 2nd Movement, Adagio Affettuoso
Jaqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim perform the 2nd movement of Brahms’ Cello Sonata No. 2….
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Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major
…was later performed again after the committee discovered Saint-Saëns as the true composer. The symphony shows influences from Beethoven and features four movements: Adagio – Allegro, Marche-Scherzo, Adagio, and Finale….
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Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei – Performed by The Dale Warland Singers
Composer Samuel Barber (1910-1981) transcribed his well-known piece, Adagio for Strings, into an eight-part choir arrangement called Agnus Dei. The Dale Warland Singers perform this version. The string version of…
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Beethoven – The Emperor Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat Major
Christoph Eschenbach and Seiji Ozawa perform Beethoven’s “The Emperor” Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major. The concert consists of four parts: Allegro Part1, Adagio un poco moto Part2,…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…and recognizable works of the 20th century. 3. Barber’s Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber’s beautiful Adagio for Strings is a deeply emotional work that has become synonymous with moments of…
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Samuel Barber
…scholarship and the Prix de Rome, allowing him to travel and study in Rome. During this period, Barber composed the Adagio for Strings, one of his most celebrated works. Originally…
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Classical Music for Funerals
…are ten moving pieces of classical music that can bring a sense of peace and calm at a time when it is needed most. 1. Samuel Barber – Adagio for…
