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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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Isaac Albéniz
…for guitar and are important pieces in the classical guitar repertoire. Isaac Albéniz’s life and work serve as a testament to the transformative power of music. His ability to meld…
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Samuel Barber
…has bestowed upon the world of music an array of timeless masterpieces. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born on March 9, 1910, Samuel Osborne Barber II hailed from an educated,…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…in transporting the early Baroque music north to Germany. Consequently, Gabrieli’s work had a significant impact on German Baroque music, culminating in the music of J.S. Bach. Conclusion Giovanni Gabrieli’s…
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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…
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Dmitri Shostakovich
…music continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. Whether encountered in a concert hall or through classical music videos, the music of Shostakovich continues to resonate with its unique blend…
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Jean-Philippe Rameau
…Rameau’s contributions to music were monumental. His harpsichord genius, theories of harmony, and innovations in opera and orchestration did much to shape classical music. His operas and harpsichord pieces are…
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Jules Massenet
…His contribution to the opera genre, combined with his influence on future generations of composers, cements his status as an icon of classical music. His music continues to captivate audiences,…
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Bolero by Ravel, Played by WDR Symphony Orchestra
Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero” performed by the WDR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alondra de la Parra on January 27, 2022 at the Kölner Philharmonie….
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Clara Schumann – Drei Romanzen, Op. 21, Played by Sharon Prushansky
Clara Schumann’s Drei Romanzen, Op.21, dedicated to Johannes Brahms, consists of three romances for piano….
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Clementi Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 1 – Played by Cory Hall
Pianist Cory Hall plays Clementi’s Sonatina in C Major….
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Gottschalk – Souvenir de Porto Rico, Op. 31 – Played by Byeol Kim
Gottschalk’s Souvenir de Porto Rico….