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Bruckner Symphony No. 7 – Performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester
Bruckner’s 7th Symphony performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester under Christoph Eschenbach. The symphony consists of four movements: Allegro moderato, Adagio, Scherzo, and Finale….
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Leonard Bernstein – Kaddish Symphony No. 3
The hr-Sinfonieorchester presents Bernstein’s 3rd Symphony (“Kaddish”) with various artists, including speaker Samuel Pisar and conductor Eliahu Inbal. The symphony consists of three movements: Invocation – Kaddish 1, Din Torah…
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Stravinsky – Symphony in Three Movements
Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the New World Symphony in Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements….
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Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 63
Sibelius’ 4th Symphony, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra….
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America’s First Orchestra
…first symphony orchestra in the United States. It was 1842. John Tyler was the president. The initial discovery of gold in California had just been documented earlier in the year….
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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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Beethoven’s Für Elise for Piano & Orchestra, Featuring Georgii Cherkin
Experience the world premiere of the first known version of Beethoven’s Für Elise for piano and symphony orchestra. While the piano part remains unchanged, the addition of the orchestra enhances…
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Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Played by The Boston Pops Orchestra
…Pops Orchestra. It became a hit record and a signature song for the orchestra. Although the original mono version has never been available on CD, a later re-recording from 1959…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…bright, majestic, and exciting enough to keep the attention of small children. Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten This piece introduces the instruments of the orchestra, showcasing…
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Leroy Anderson
…storyline. This experience did not deter Anderson from his primary passion—composing orchestral miniatures. His works, including “The Typewriter,” “Bugler’s Holiday,” and “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” are still performed by orchestras and…
