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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…at an early age, and he exhibited prodigious talent that was quickly recognized by the New Orleans bourgeois community. Gottschalk’s Musical Journey Begins Gottschalk’s informal public debut took place in…
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George Frideric Handel
…his career, giving him the opportunity to compose his first opera, Almira. Italian Sojourn Intrigued by Italian music styles, Handel embarked on an Italian grand tour in 1706. He composed…
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The Italian Girl in Algiers (L’Italiana in Algeri) – Complete Opera by Rossini
The Italian Girl in Algiers is a comedic opera by Gioachino Rossini. Performed by Livermore Valley Opera.
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Richard Wagner – Götterdämmerung – Der Ring des Nibelungen – O Heilige Götter
Richard Wagner’s “Götterdämmerung” is the fourth and final opera in his “Der Ring des Nibelungen” cycle. Wagner’s unique approach to opera blends music, singing, poetry, and psychology to create compositions…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…that celebrates England’s victory in the Battle of Agincourt. This piece showcases Dunstaple’s innovative approach to harmony and counterpoint. 4. Landini’s Ballate Francesco Landini was an Italian composer and poet…
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Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt was a musical prodigy of extraordinary talent and influence. His innovative compositions and exceptional piano-playing techniques continue to inspire musicians worldwide. The Early Life of Franz Liszt Born…
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Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann, nee Wieck, was a German pianist and composer in the Romantic music era, in addition to being the wife of composer Robert Schumann. She was an exceptional talent,…
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Sergei Prokofiev
…1904, Prokofiev and his mother met Sergei Taneyev and Alexander Glazunov, both prominent figures in the Russian music scene. Impressed by the young Prokofiev’s talent, Glazunov recommended that he apply…
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Isaac Albéniz
…Manuel Francisco Albéniz y Pascual was the son of a customs official. His extraordinary talent for music manifested itself at an early age. At the tender age of four, he…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
Throughout history, there have been enormously talented composers who, even in their youth, created awe-inspiring works of art that continue to captivate audiences to this day. In this article, we’ll…
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Gottschalk – Souvenir de Porto Rico, Op. 31 – Played by Byeol Kim
Gottschalk’s Souvenir de Porto Rico….
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Gottschalk – Grande Tarantelle, Op. 67
Gottschalk’s Grande Tarantelle performed live by Alessandro Marino….
