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Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
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Domenico Scarlatti
…Venice in 1704. In Venice, Scarlatti encountered the musical genius of George Frederic Handel and Irishman Thomas Roseingrave. This interaction with international talents broadened his musical horizons. Roseingrave, in particular,…
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Handel’s Aria in F Major From the Opera Rinaldo
…on Georg Merten’s website. For more cello and piano videos, check out the YouTube playlist provided. For more music from Volume 4 of “My CELLO METHOD,” visit the YouTube channel…
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Leopold Mozart
…of the musical world. Leopold introduced Wolfgang to a diverse array of musical styles and composers, some of whom became personal friends and significant influences on Wolfgang’s own compositions. Through…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…while his mother, Aimée Marie Bruslé, was a Creole of French ancestry. This multicultural background played a significant role in shaping Gottschalk’s musical style in his later years. Gottschalk was…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…eminent Kapellmeister. Beethoven’s father, although not as gifted as his grandfather, was instrumental in shaping the early musical instincts of young Ludwig. Johann van Beethoven’s teaching methods were severe, often…
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Manuel Ponce
…to his lack of knowledge in musical techniques. Despite this setback, Ponce was admitted to the Liceo Musicale, where he studied under Luigi Torchi and later, Cesare Dall’Olio. European Influence…
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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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Vaughan Williams & Matthews – Dark Pastoral for Cello and Orchestra
Vaughan Williams and David Matthews – Dark Pastoral for cello and orchestra. Nicolas Altstaedt, cello….
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Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 – Performed by Laszlo Fenyo
Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3, performed by Laszlo Fenyö (cello) and Nadejda Tzanova (piano).
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Beethoven – 12 Variations for Cello and Piano
…has studied with renowned teachers and is currently a cello teacher in Conservatory Castelfranco Veneto and Scuola di musica di Fiesole. He has also recorded Vivaldi’s cello works on CD….
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Gigue from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3
In his six Suites for unaccompanied violoncello, Bach created a distinct style for the cello while showcasing its technical capabilities. The Suites have become a staple in the cello repertoire,…