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Impromptu in E Major – Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann’s Impromptu in E Major, played by Claire Black, piano.…
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Clementi Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 1 – Played by Cory Hall
Pianist Cory Hall plays Clementi’s Sonatina in C Major….
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Vivace from Clementi’s Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36 No. 1
Sophie plays the 3rd Movement of Muzio Clementi’s Sonatina in C Major….
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Francisco Tárrega
…teaching music and giving regular guitar concerts, earning his living through these avenues. His performances were highly acclaimed, leading to opportunities to perform in Paris and London in 1880. Despite…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…composition, and under the older man’s guidance, he began working on his first symphony, despite his limited knowledge of harmonic and contrapuntal principles. Sailing the High Seas and Musical Waves…
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Robert Schumann
…life. However, Schumann’s dreams of becoming a virtuoso pianist were crushed when he suffered an injury to his hand, forcing him to shift his focus towards composition. Early Compositions and…
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Franz Liszt
…teaching him piano. By the age of nine, Liszt was already performing in concert halls, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent. Liszt’s Musical Education To nurture his son’s exceptional abilities,…
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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…
