Christopher Parkening (Musical Artist)

How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

…artistic horizons and establish himself among Europe’s musical elite. Throughout these early years, Beethoven’s experiences, both challenging and enriching, shaped his musical style and artistic philosophy. His journey was one…
Copland – Piano Fantasy, Performed by Christopher Kypros

Christopher Kypros performs Aaron Copland’s Piano Fantasy….
Johann Nepomuk Hummel

…the early works of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann. Hummel’s Musical Compositions Hummel’s musical compositions were versatile and extensive. He composed for nearly all musical forms, with one notable exception…
Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Performed by Jim Greeninger

…intimate sound of the guitar, as if you were right next to it. Check out other great performances by Pepe Romaro, Christopher Parkening, John Williams, and Julian Bream at http://passionmusictour.com/….
Claude Debussy

…as one of the composer’s best-known pieces and is a testament to Debussy’s unique approach to musical composition. Debussy and Musical Impressionism Debussy’s music is often associated with the Impressionist…
Leroy Anderson

…age five, Anderson began his first piano lessons under his mother’s tutelage. His father, a postal clerk, also had a musical side—playing the mandolin. This musical environment nurtured Anderson’s talent,…
Aaron Copland

…old. While his early musical exposure was limited to Jewish weddings, ceremonies, and family musicales, his sister Laurine played a significant role in his musical education. A student at the…
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

…his remarkable descriptive orchestrations, painted vivid moods and places with his musical notes. The Advent of a Musical Voyage Rimsky-Korsakov was born on March 18, 1844. His parents, Andrei Petrovich…
Franz Schubert

…to these musical geniuses, coupled with his innate talent and passion for music, set the stage for Schubert’s blossoming as a musical prodigy. His musical mentor, Antonio Salieri, a renowned…
Maurice Ravel

…testament to the power of artistic expression and the enduring beauty of French musical tradition. Final Thoughts From his Basque roots to his groundbreaking compositions, the life of Maurice Ravel…
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,…
Clara Schumann

…pivotal role in her early musical education. Despite her parents’ separation in 1825, Clara’s musical journey was undeterred. Clara’s training was rigorous and comprehensive, encompassing piano, violin, singing, theory, harmony,…

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