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  • In the Steppes of Central Asia – Alexander Borodin

    In the Steppes of Central Asia – Alexander Borodin

    Alexander Borodin’s symphonic poem “In the Steppes of Central Asia.” The SCM Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roger Benedict, performs this piece….

  • Arcangelo Corelli

    Arcangelo Corelli

    …his compositional innovation and technical mastery, Corelli was a central figure in the musical world of his time. Early Life and Education Corelli was born on February 17, 1653 in…

  • Louis Moreau Gottschalk

    Louis Moreau Gottschalk

    …at numerous venues. A significant part of his journey included a sojourn in Cuba in 1854, marking the beginning of a series of trips to Central and South America. Despite…

  • Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore – Chiedi all’Aura Lusinghiera

    Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore – Chiedi all’Aura Lusinghiera

    …do we get close to the traditional love scene. The first duet is unconventional, skipping the central andante and diving into an impassioned but slow-moving stretta. The music is touching….

  • Gioachino Rossini – Overture from La Scala di Seta

    Gioachino Rossini – Overture from La Scala di Seta

    …a limited introduction, arias for the main quartet of singers, and a central ensemble. Though each opera has its own designation, they are all considered important parts of this quintet….

  • Claude Debussy – Deux Arabesque

    Claude Debussy – Deux Arabesque

    …field. His music marks the transition from late-Romantic to modernist music, influenced by Symbolism. He was a central figure in European music at the turn of the century. (From Wikipedia)…

  • Flashmob in Valencia, Spain – Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata

    Flashmob in Valencia, Spain – Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata

    In Valencia, Spain, a flashmob surprises shoppers at the Central Market with a performance of “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi. Emotional reactions ensue….

  • Theme from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake on Guitar

    Theme from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake on Guitar

    Swan Lake’s iconic theme, arranged for guitar by Emre Sabuncuoglu, captures the fragility and transformation of the central character, Odette. The melodic line builds to a thrilling climax, making it…

  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    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…

  • Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

    Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

    …harmony. Here are five classical works from this period: 1. Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame Guillaume de Machaut was a French composer and poet who was a central figure in…

  • Jean-Baptiste Lully

    Jean-Baptiste Lully

    …not being able to dance — a decision that cost him his life. Legacy and Influence Jean-Baptiste Lully’s influence on French music and culture was immense. He played a central…

  • Joseph Haydn

    Joseph Haydn

    …of music is immeasurable. He played a key role in the development of the symphony and the string quartet, two forms that would become central to the Western classical tradition….