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Bluebeard’s Castle – Béla Bartók
Bluebeard’s Castle by Béla Bartók, performed by the Colorado MahlerFest Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Woods. Featuring April Fredrick as Judith and Gustav Andreassen as Bluebeard….
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Zdeněk Fibich
…often gets overshadowed by his more renowned contemporaries like Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana. However, Fibich’s contribution to Czech music, particularly his operas, orchestral work, and piano compositions, is immeasurable…
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Domenico Scarlatti
Domenico Scarlatti, born in a family of musical virtuosos, carved a distinct niche for himself with his unique compositions and dynamically unconventional style. His 555 keyboard sonatas, that resonate with…
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Franz Schubert
…through the echoes of his enchanting symphonies, operas, and lieder compositions. Early Life and Musical Prodigy Born on January 31, 1797, in Himmelpfortgrund, Austria, Schubert was the offspring of a…
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Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His symphonies, concerti, chamber music, piano works, and choral compositions have transcended…
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Niccolò Paganini
…performance. Paganini was an innovator, introducing new methods of fingering and tuning, and making extensive use of harmonics and pizzicato effects. Compositions Paganini’s compositions are revered as some of the…
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Percy Grainger
…education. He studied piano with James Kwast and composition with Iwan Knorr at the Hoch Conservatory. Grainger gained attention in Europe for his virtuosic piano performances and compositions during his…
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Arnold Schoenberg
…a compositional technique that abandoned traditional tonal centers. His seminal work, “Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11,” marked his departure from tonal harmony. This innovative approach to composition provoked strong reactions…
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Rhapsody in Blue – Richard Dowling Performs Part 1 of 2
Richard Dowling, a renowned pianist, performed “Rhapsody in Blue” as part of an exclusive solo concert in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a competition veteran and has won numerous prestigious…
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Pianist Paul Bisaccia Performs George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – Part 1 of 2
George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, performed by Paul Bisaccia on PBS. More info at http://paulbisaccia.com….
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The Florence Piano Duet Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – Part 2
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in blue, 2nd part performed by Florence Piano Duet.
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George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Featuring Richard Hayman (Part 1 of 2)
George Gershwin, born to Russian-Jewish immigrants in Manhattan, fused classical music with jazz, blues, and ragtime, creating hits like Porgy and Bess. In 1924, he composed Rhapsody in Blue for…
