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Alexander Borodin
…a fascinating blend of artistic creativity and scientific pursuit. Early Life and Education Borodin was born on November 12, 1833, in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was the illegitimate son of…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…at the major churches in Hamburg, a position he held until his death in 1788. In Hamburg, Bach shifted his focus towards church music. He composed over twenty settings of…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…instruments, including some of his finest violin works. At Cöthen, Bach created a series of orchestra concertos in tribute to the Duke of Brandenburg. These became known as the “Brandenburg…
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George Frideric Handel
…his love for music prevailed, and he abandoned his legal studies to become a violinist at the Hamburg Opera’s Goose Market Theater. His time in Hamburg was instrumental in shaping…
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Bedřich Smetana
…common among the middle classes in the Hapsburg empire. In 1856, Smetana moved to Gothenburg, Sweden, in search of work and success. Although his advanced compositions were not well-received in…
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J. S. Bach – Aria, Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
Bach’s Aria from Orchestral Suite No. 3, performed in St. Petersburg.…
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Boccherini’s Fandango, Arranged for Symphony Orchestra
Boccherini’s Fandango from Guitar Quintet in D. Madrid Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos….
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David Garrett Performs Carnival of Venice by Niccolò Paganini
David Garrett, born on September 4, 1980, is a German-American violinist and composer. He gained recognition for his collaboration with the Hamburg Philharmonic at the age of ten and later…
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9
…Eve in celebration of Karajan’s 100th birthday. Karajan, born in Salzburg on April 5, 1908, was a highly respected musician who influenced generations through live performances and recordings. (63 words)…
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Borodin String Trio in G Minor
…String Trio in G minor, based on the Russian Folk Song “What have I done to hurt you?” Performed by Yulia Bielitska, Maria Kundirenko, and Anna-Lucia Costiuc in Würzburg, 2021….
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Modest Mussorgsky
…lessons at the age of six. He received a classical education at the Cadet School in Saint Petersburg, where he was exposed to Russian literature and culture. Career and Struggles…
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Igor Stravinsky
…of his affinity for music. Despite his musical inclination, Stravinsky’s parents encouraged him to pursue law, leading him to enroll at St. Petersburg University. However, his passion for music remained…
