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Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 – Presto
Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer of the Baroque period, is widely regarded as one of the greatest geniuses in music history. His works are known for their intellectual depth,…
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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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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…his final return to Salzburg with his father from Italy in 1773, Mozart secured a position as a court musician under the ruler of Salzburg, Prince-Archbishop Hieronymus Colloredo. During his…
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Johannes Brahms
…time and continue to mesmerize music lovers even today. Early Years: The Seed of Music Planted in Hamburg (1833-1850) Brahms was born on May 7, 1833, in Hamburg, Germany. His…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…initiatives in publishing his own music set significant precedents, marking music as the intellectual property of the composer. Early Life and Musical Journey Born in 1681 in Magdeburg, Germany, Telemann…
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Variations on a Theme by Mozart – Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
…on Mozart: Musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756. His father, Leopold Mozart, was a composer and violinist. Mozart and his sister Nannerl…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…The Five Upon his return to St. Petersburg in 1865, Rimsky-Korsakov was appointed a professor of composition and orchestration at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Despite his self-confessed lack of qualifications…
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Svetlana Martianova Performs The Tsar’s Bride by Rimsky-Korsakov
…a favorite among audiences. She was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia and studied at the St. Petersburg state conservatory. Currently, she is a leading soprano at the St. Petersburg academic…
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Alexander Glazunov
Alexander Glazunov was a Russian composer known for his exceptional musical talent and significant contributions to the classical music world. Early Life Born on August 10, 1865, in St. Petersburg,…
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Mily Balakirev
…notable local pianist and composer, he honed his skills on the piano. Career At the age of 18, Balakirev moved to St. Petersburg, eager to pursue a career in music….
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…and emotionally powerful. Here are five classical pieces that highlight this era: 1. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos When discussing the 18th century, one cannot overlook the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach,…
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
…School of Jurisprudence, a boarding school in St. Petersburg. This separation from his mother was a traumatic event that left a lasting impact on the young composer. His mother passed…
