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Joel Berglund Sings Scintille, Diamant! by Offenbach
Joel Berglund, a Swedish bassbaritone, was known for his powerful voice and clear diction. In 1937, he recorded “Scintille, diamant!” from Les contes d’Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach in Swedish. He…
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Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffman Remix
Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffman, Adya Classic Remix – Produced by SlyRemixed Video Production in 2008….
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…Zeusaphone version of Toccata and Fugue by Bach! 10. The Hurdy Gurdy This ancient instrument produces sound by turning a crank, which rubs a wheel against strings while buttons control…
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Prokofiev Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 83 – Precipitato
…brilliant toccata with a diatonic harmonic language and repeated B-flat major triads. Despite varying performance tempos, it remains imposing and exciting. The piece concludes with a thundering cascade of octaves….
