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Camille Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre for Two Pianos
Camille Saint-Saëns’ iconic “Danse macabre” was composed in 1874 and is one of France’s most well-known symphonic poems. This version features pianists Jean-Michel Ferran and Alain Jacquon. While the orchestral…
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Saint-Saëns – Carnival of the Animals, Part 3
Part 3 of Charles Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” includes sections featuring the cuckoo in the woods, bird house, pianists, and fossils. The symphony orchestra of Kreismusikschule im Kulturellen…
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Der Nussbaum – Schumann
…collaborating with leading conductors such as Barenboim, Masur, and Haitink, and performing over 100 recitals with renowned pianists. She became one of Europe’s leading sopranos with performances in various roles….
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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 2 – Gigue in G Minor
Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born on October 19, 1916 in Odessa. Considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, Gilels began studying piano at the…
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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 3 – Romance in D Minor
Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born in Odessa, Ukraine on October 19, 1916. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Gilels began studying…
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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 1 – Scherzo in B Flat Minor
Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist born in Odessa, was considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began studying the piano at age five and was trained…
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Rubinstein Performs Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1, Adagio
…challenging for pianists. It was first performed on January 22, 1859, receiving a negative response from the audience and critics. Brahms described it as an experimental piece and expressed sadness…
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Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 – Rondo, Part 2 of 2
…challenging piece frequently performed by pianists. It was first performed in Hanover on January 22, 1859, when Brahms was 25 years old. The Leipzig audience hissed at the concerto and…
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Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, 3rd Movement – Rondo – Part 1 of 2
…a famous and challenging piece frequently performed by pianists. Brahms faced criticism and negative reviews after its debut in 1859, but the concerto remains a significant work in his repertoire….
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Brahms’ Ballade in B Minor, Op. 10, No. 3
Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist, was born on October 19, 1916, and is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began learning the piano at…
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Rubinstein Plays Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1, 3rd Movement
…hissing from the audience, the concerto has since become a staple in the repertoire of pianists worldwide. Brahms described it as an experiment and expressed disappointment at the negative reception….
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Rubinstein Plays Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 – 2nd Movement, Adagio
…15). Despite initial criticism, it has become a staple in pianists’ repertoire. Brahms worked on the piece for years before its first performance in 1859 when he was only 25…