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Leonard Bernstein
…often organize neighborhood shows during summer vacations, and even played entire operas or symphonies with his younger sister, Shirley. Bernstein’s talent and dedication to music were unquestionable, and despite initial…
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Italian Suite by Igor Stravinsky, Performed by Ekaterina Valiulina
Igor Stravinsky’s Suite italienne for violin and piano (1925) consists of six movements: 1. Introduction (Allegro moderato), 2. Serenade (Larghetto), 3. Tarantella (Vivace), 4. Gavotta with two Variations, 5. Scherzino,…
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Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony No. 4 – Violin Master Class with Helmut Mebert
The Berliner Philharmoniker supports the YouTube Symphony Orchestra, aiming to work with young musicians and bring classical music to a global audience. Learn more at http://www.youtube.com/symphony. Check out the Berliner…
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Jean Sibelius – Finlandia, Op. 26, Performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius’ Finlandia Op.26 – Thrilling protest against Russian censorship, an unofficial national anthem….
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Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi, universally known as Giuseppe Verdi, was one of the iconic figures in the sphere of 19th-century Italian opera. His notable body of work includes celebrated operas…
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Leopold Mozart
…Thurn-Valsassina und Taxis. During this time, he composed a series of German Passion cantatas and released his first musical publication, a set of six Trio Sonatas. Leopold’s dedication and talent…
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Jules Massenet
…to study composition under the renowned opera composer, Ambroise Thomas. In 1863, at the tender age of 21, Massenet’s budding talent was recognized when he won the highly esteemed Prix…
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Jean-Baptiste Lully
…twelve, he was taken to France by Roger de Lorraine, the Duke of Guise, as an Italian servant. In France, Lully’s musical talents were recognized, and he was educated in…
