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Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia, Op. 26, No. 7 on Piano
Jean Sibelius Finlandia Piano Version (Op. 26 No. 7) – Piano version of Finlandia Op.26 composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899, filmed in hometown church hall….
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Leroy Anderson’s Forgotten Dreams on Pipe Organ
“Forgotten Dreams” is a pipe organ performance by Leroy Anderson. It was produced by B-G Music Media in 2008. The organist, Wayne Burcham-Gulotta, performed at the Church of the Redeemer…
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March No. 4, Pomp and Circumstance – Sir Edward Elgar
…III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey. The recording features Denise Hewitt performing on a Technics PR903 Digital Synth Keyboard with synthesized church pipe organ sounds….
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
Some of the world’s most celebrated classical music composers have been known not just for their extraordinary musical talents but also for their fiery tempers or difficult behaviors. Their personal…
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky was a prominent Soviet composer, educator, and music administrator, born on December 30, 1904, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He played a significant role in shaping Soviet music…
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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…
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Gioachino Rossini
…and to evoke deep emotions through his music has influenced countless composers and musicians after him. Gioachino Rossini’s life and musical legacy continue to captivate music lovers worldwide. His contributions…
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John Williams
…drafted into the U.S. Air Force, where he arranged band music and began conducting. Musical Studies After three years of military service, Williams returned to New York City, where he…
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Edward Elgar
…various musical instruments in his music shop were instrumental in shaping Elgar’s musical acumen. The Self-Taught Musician At the age of 15, Elgar left school and began to pursue his…
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Muzio Clementi
…music, particularly in the realm of keyboard music. He is often referred to as the “Father of the Piano” due to his significant contributions to the instrument’s repertoire and technique…
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Isaac Albéniz
…recognition of his immense contribution to Spanish music, the Fundación Isaac Albéniz was established. The foundation promotes Spanish music and musicians and serves as a research center for Albéniz and…
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Gustav Holst
…to quiver while playing musical instruments. These ailments posed significant challenges in Gustav’s musical pursuits but did little to dampen his spirits. Musical Education and Early Career Despite his health…
