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Zdeněk Fibich
…Moscheles. His time at the conservatory was instrumental in honing his musical prowess and igniting his passion for composing. Moving Back to Prague and Early Compositions After completing his education,…
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Domenico Scarlatti
…father’s tutelage, young Scarlatti began his exploration of the vast musical universe, which was later enriched by the mentorship of eminent composers like Gaetano Greco, Francesco Gasparini, and Bernardo Pasquini….
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Franz Schubert
…choral works, showcasing an astonishing level of productivity that continues to marvel music historians. Despite his teaching obligations, Schubert’s relentless creative pursuit led him to explore various genres, including chamber…
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Johannes Brahms
…and “Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor,” among other works. His compositions from this time reflect the influence of folk music, a trait that would remain a recurring theme…
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Niccolò Paganini
…performance. Paganini was an innovator, introducing new methods of fingering and tuning, and making extensive use of harmonics and pizzicato effects. Compositions Paganini’s compositions are revered as some of the…
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Percy Grainger
…also devoting time to teaching and lecturing. Despite his eccentric personality and unconventional lifestyle, Grainger’s contributions to music were significant, popularizing folk music and expanding the boundaries of classical music….
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Arnold Schoenberg
…of his composition teacher Alexander von Zemlinsky. They had two children, Gertrud and Georg, but their marriage faced strains and ultimately ended in divorce. After his divorce from Mathilde, Schoenberg…
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Mozart – Violin Concerto in D Major, No. 4, KV. 218 & Violin Sonata in B Flat Major, KV. 378
Monika Vrabcová, born in Prague in 1983, is a talented violinist. She began playing the violin at age 5 and participated in numerous competitions, winning multiple prizes for her performances….
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Horowitz Performs Scarlatti’s Sonata in E Major and Sonata in G Major
HOROWITZ Carnegie Hall Scarlatti Sonata.
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Mozart – Six Haydn String Quartets –
…Quartet in E-Flat Major, K. 428 String Quartet in B-Flat Major, K. 458 “The Hunt” String Quartet in A Major, K. 464 String Quartet in C Major, K. 465 “Dissonance”…
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Bach’s Prelude in C Major on Harpsichord
…more in tune than modern equal temperament tuning. However, the instrument sounds more out of tune the further one gets from C major. Kirnberger, a student of Bach’s, wrote out…
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Mozart Piano Sonata in C Major, K. 545 – 2nd Movement, Andante
…Major, K.545 2nd movement is also known as Sonata facile or Sonata semplice. Find the free music sheet at http://www.wikipedia.org by searching “Mozart Sonata in C major K545”. (32 words)…