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Joseph Haydn
…music scene he would later dominate. His father, Mathias Haydn, a wheelwright, and his mother Maria Haydn, née Koller, a cook, were not musically educated. However, they nurtured a love…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…featured massive choral arrangements and instrumental motets, which were central to the liturgy. Gabrieli’s work played a significant role in shaping the musical landscape of the 16th century. Early Years…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…went on to become a worldwide sensation. 4. Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor: A Lack of Preparation Edward Elgar‘s Cello Concerto in E Minor faced a tumultuous debut, largely…
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Gabriel Fauré
…and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Early Life and Musical Journey Born on May 12, 1845, in Pamiers, France, Fauré was the youngest of six children. His musical talent was…
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Edvard Grieg
…an emblem of Norwegian musical nationalism is a tale of talent, perseverance, and a deep-rooted love for his homeland. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Edvard Grieg was born on the…
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Fernando Sor
…teacher. His life was a melange of musical prowess, patriotism, and a constant quest for perfection. Today, he is remembered and revered for his significant contributions to classical guitar, his…
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Miriam K. Smith Plays Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – 3rd Movement
Miriam K. Smith, cello, performs the 3rd movement of Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata in G Minor Op. 19 with pianist Sandra Wright Shen. The Andante movement was recorded during a commercial…
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Viola Solo – Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor arranged for solo viola by M. Murawski. Played by Lech Antonio Uszynski….
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Mozart Requiem in D Minor – Complete
Full recording of Mozart’s Requiem in D minor…
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Ray Chen performs Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
Check out Ray Chen’s performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64….
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Anton Bruckner – Symphony No. 9 in D Minor
Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, performed by the WDR Symphony Orchestra under Jukka-Pekka Saraste. Recorded live on September 17, 2011 at the Philharmonie Cologne. The symphony has…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Keyboard Concerto in E Minor, 1st Movement
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in E Minor, Wq 15 performed by Orchestra Libera Classica on October 20th, 2012 at Ishibashi Memorial Hall, Ueno Gakuen….
