Search results for: “Air (music)”

  • How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

    How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

    …insurmountable challenges, inspiring generations of musicians and composers to explore beyond their perceived limitations. The Impact of Deafness on Beethoven’s Music Ludwig van Beethoven’s progressive deafness profoundly influenced his musical…

  • Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

    Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

    …of counterpoint and his innovative approach to sacred music. 17th Century The 17th century saw the emergence of new musical styles, such as opera and the Baroque style. Here are…

  • Debussy – Clair de Lune on Guitar

    Debussy – Clair de Lune on Guitar

    Debussy’s “Clair de lune” guitar solo, arranged and performed by James Edwards. Recording available for download here: Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093NTDTY iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/clair-de-lune-single/id556999611 Sheet music for this arrangement can be…

  • The Creation Oratorio – Haydn

    The Creation Oratorio – Haydn

    …& Chorus “The marv’lous work” 00:18:57 Bass Recitative “And God said” 00:19:41 Bass Air “Rolling in Foaming Billows” 00:23:42 Soprano Recitative “And God said” 00:24:10 Soprano Air “With Verdure Clad”…

  • The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings

    The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings

    Classical music is often considered the epitome of musical expression, with its complex arrangements and emotional depth. It has the power to evoke a wide range of emotions in listeners,…

  • Is Classical Music Dying?

    Is Classical Music Dying?

    …in the music industry. It also benefits other sectors, such as tourism, through music festivals and concerts. Classical Music’s Contribution to Other Genres Classical music has significantly influenced the development…

  • Leroy Anderson

    Leroy Anderson

    …This early exposure to music and performance laid the foundation for his future career. Education and Musical Training In 1925, Anderson enrolled at Harvard College where he studied musical harmony…

  • Does Classical Music Really Make You Smarter?

    Does Classical Music Really Make You Smarter?

    …their enjoyment and appreciation of the music, rather than any special impact Mozart’s music might have on the brain.’While the initial study sparked interest in the idea that classical music…

  • Aaron Copland

    Aaron Copland

    …American student of the brilliant music teacher Nadia Boulanger, a woman who significantly impacted an entire generation of American musicians. Boulanger’s eclectic approach to music broadened Copland’s musical taste and…

  • Excerpt of People’s Fair at Shrovetide from Petrouchka by Igor Stravinsky

    Excerpt of People’s Fair at Shrovetide from Petrouchka by Igor Stravinsky

    Pierre Monteux conducts “People’s Fair at Shrovetide” from Petrouchka in this 1959 telecast with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The program also includes Brahms’ Tragic Overture and Hindemith’s Noblissima Visione. Petrouchka…

  • Telemann Suite in A Minor, TWV 55 – Les Plaisirs & Air a l’Italian

    Telemann Suite in A Minor, TWV 55 – Les Plaisirs & Air a l’Italian

    Telemann’s Suite in A Minor TWV55:A3, Movements 2-3/7 – Les Plaisirs and Air a l’Italian. Performed by The Parley of Instruments, conducted by Peter Holman….

  • Edvard Grieg – Air from Holberg Suite, Op. 40

    Edvard Grieg – Air from Holberg Suite, Op. 40

    Edvard Grieg: AIR – Holberg Suite, op 40 – Kristiansand Symfoniorkester…