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Maurice Ravel
…prolific period in Ravel’s career, culminating in the creation of several renowned works. Jeux d’eau (1901), Miroirs (1905), and Gaspard de la nuit (1908) showcased Ravel’s exceptional ability to extract…
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Hector Berlioz
…dramatic symphony blending vocal and instrumental elements. Les Nuits d’Été (1841), a song cycle that remains one of his most beloved works. Professional Challenges and European Tours Despite his growing…
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Berlioz – Symphonie Fantastique – Performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester
…by Alain Altinoglu. This episode of a musician’s life consists of five movements: “Rêveries – Passions,” “Un bal,” “Scène aux champs,” “Marche au supplice,” and “Songe d’une nuit du sabbat.”…
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Jacques Offenbach
…aux enfers (“Orpheus in the Underworld”), premiered in 1858 and received massive acclaim. This success was followed by a string of other successful operettas in the 1860s, including La belle…
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Leroy Anderson
…period of Anderson’s career. He composed and conducted his own orchestras, creating hit recordings like “Blue Tango,” “Plink, Plank, Plunk!,” and “Belle of the Ball.” His compositions were not only…
