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Camille Saint-Saëns
…remarkable versatility as a composer, organist, conductor, and pianist, Saint-Saëns’ contributions to the world of music are immeasurable. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born on October 9, 1835, in Paris,…
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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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Gioachino Rossini
…ability to evoke emotions through his music have made him one of the most revered composers in history. Influence on Future Composers Rossini’s influence on future composers is undeniable. His…
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…the youngest of seven children, though only he and his older sister Maria Anna, nicknamed ‘Nannerl’, survived infancy. His father, Leopold Mozart, was a renowned violinist and composer, while his…
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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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Luigi Boccherini
Luigi Boccherini, a prominent figure of the Classical period, is renowned for his distinctive contributions to the realm of chamber music. His virtuosity as a cellist and composer has left…
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Leopold Mozart
Johann Georg Leopold Mozart, born on November 14, 1719, in Augsburg, Germany, is primarily celebrated today as the father and mentor of the legendary classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. However,…
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Nina Stemme Performs Weber’s Wie Nahte Mir Der Schlumm from Der Freischütz
In 1993, Nina Stemme, then 30 years old, participated in the “Singer of the World” competition. She sang a piece from Carl Maria von Weber’s opera Der Freischütz called “Wie…
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Hunters’ Chorus by Weber
Weber’s Hunters’ Chorus, a Classical/Romantic style piece composed by Carl Maria Friedrich Ernest von Weber, is played by Leandro Ferreira Ramos on the violin….
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Weber Trio in G Minor for Flute, Cello, and Piano – 1st Movement
Dmitriy Varelas, Seeli Toivio, and Gertrud Andrasi play Carl Maria von Weber’s Trio in G minor for flute, cello, and piano. For more information, visit http://www.varelas.net/dmitry/. Email: dmitriy.varelas@gmail.com….
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Waltz from Der Freischütz – Weber
Erich Kleiber conducts the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra in a historic recording of Carl Maria von Weber’s “Der Freischütz” waltz. The 1955 recording features an exceptional cast, including Elisabeth Grümmer…
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Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann, nee Wieck, was a German pianist and composer in the Romantic music era, in addition to being the wife of composer Robert Schumann. She was an exceptional talent,…
