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Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn, born as Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, was a German composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher during the Romantic period. Early Life Born in Hamburg, Germany, on February 3, 1809,…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…struggling with his eyesight, Bach continued to work, visiting Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia, in 1747. He even started a new composition, “The Art of Fugue,” in 1749,…
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Leroy Anderson
…pivotal role in shaping Anderson’s musical prowess. During his time at Harvard, Anderson also studied German and Scandinavian languages. He was fluent in Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, German, French, Italian, and…
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Mily Balakirev
…to wider audiences. His influence extended beyond his own compositions; he served as a mentor and advisor to younger composers, guiding them in their artistic endeavors. Among his most notable…
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…In his later years, Vaughan Williams continued to compose actively, maintaining his distinctive style while also exploring new musical ideas. He received many honors and awards during his lifetime, including…
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Vienna Philharmonic Performs Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Op. 11
Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 from the Vienna Philharmonic’s Summer Night Concert 2019. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, with pianist Yuja Wang as soloist….
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Boccherini String Quintet in E Major, Op. 11, No. 5 – Minuetto, 3rd Movement
Minuetto, the third movement from Boccherini’s String Quintet in E Major, performed by Kim Donghwi, Shim Jeongbeom, Park Sunghyun and Goh Junyoung….
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Johann Strauss I
…string quartet formed by his future competitor, Joseph Lanner, and the Drahanek brothers. This ensemble, known for its Viennese waltzes and rustic German dances, eventually expanded into a small string…
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Clara Schumann
…contributing extensively to the evolution of music during the 19th century. Early Life and Musical Education Born on September 13, 1819, in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Clara Josephine Wieck was destined…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…distinguished musicians including Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, Antonio Salieri, and Joseph Haydn. It was also during this time that Ludwig van Beethoven arrived in Vienna. He took lessons from Haydn and…
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Max Bruch
…tide of anti-German sentiment leading up to World War I, Bruch’s compositions left a lasting impression on the British and American audiences. A Maestro in Berlin In the final decades…
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Bedřich Smetana
…common among the middle classes in the Hapsburg empire. In 1856, Smetana moved to Gothenburg, Sweden, in search of work and success. Although his advanced compositions were not well-received in…
