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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…
Louis Moreau Gottschalk

…contribution to the world of music. Despite his untimely death, Gottschalk’s musical legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians and music lovers alike, proving that his music is truly timeless….
Samuel Barber

…major works include the Violin Concerto, composed in 1939-40, the Cello Concerto in 1945, and the Piano Sonata in 1949, which is considered a cornerstone of 20th-century American piano music….
How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

…Modifications to Musical Instruments Beethoven’s innovative spirit extended to the very instruments he used. In an effort to better feel the music, he altered his pianos. He removed the legs…
George Gershwin

…was the iconic “Rhapsody in Blue,” a groundbreaking composition that opened a new chapter in American music. In the ensuing years, Gershwin continued to experiment with classical music. His Concerto…
Leonard Bernstein

…symphonic and orchestral music. He composed music for ballet, film, theatre, choral works, opera, chamber music, and piano. One of his best-known compositions is West Side Story, a Broadway musical…
From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies

…tradition, with songs and melodies passed down through generations. As societies evolved, so did folk music, absorbing influences from various cultures and genres. Folk Music and Classical Music Folk music’s…
Johann Nepomuk Hummel

…piano concertos, a double concerto for violin and piano, ten piano sonatas, eight piano trios, a piano quartet, a piano quintet, two piano septets, four-hand piano music, a cello sonata,…
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…
Muzio Clementi

…into piano manufacturing. In 1790, he established the firm “Clementi & Co.,” which produced pianos renowned for their superior craftsmanship and innovation. These instruments gained favor among musicians and music…
Full Performance of Handel’s Messiah – American Bach Soloists

Enjoy Handel’s Messiah in Grace Cathedral with the American Bach Soloists and American Bach Choir. Conducted by Jeffrey Thomas, this performance features talented soloists Mary Wilson, Eric Jurenas, Kyle Stegall,…
America’s First Orchestra

…the New York Philharmonic Society. Starting with around 50 musicians, the group agreed to a self-governing cooperative. The musicians themselves would decide by vote who could be admitted, what pieces…

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