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Gabrieli – Canzon Noni Toni a 12 – Performed by Orchestra of the 17th Century
The Orchestra of the 17th Century, led by Michael Holmes, specializes in performing music from the 17th century. They use period instruments and their performances showcase a range of wind…
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Telemann – Concerto for Flauto Traverso and Strings in G Major, Part 2
…French orchestra suite. ArsAntiguaPresents.com, directed by Jerry Fuller, offers free video webcasts of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras performed on period instruments. Video production by Phillip W….
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Smetana – Moldau
Michael Holmes conducts Smetana Moldau (Vltava) with the Varna Philharmonic, Bulgaria on October 11, 1998. Holmes has had a diverse musical career, including historical performance, symphonic conducting, composing/arranging, and scholarly…
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Edvard Grieg – Funeral March for Rikard Nordraak
Edvard Grieg, a Norwegian composer and pianist of the Romantic period, composed a funeral march in honor of his friend Rikard Nordraak, who was also a composer. Grieg drew inspiration…
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Purcell – Now That the Sun Hath Veil’d
…photos of cathedrals, organs, and period attire. The soprano’s voice is pure and without vibrato. Some consider this piece to be a representation of Anglican worship at its finest. Listening…
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Pachelbel’s Canon in D – Pasadena Strings
…a solo cello and various string combinations. Based in Los Angeles, they specialize in Christian and Jewish music from different periods and genres. For more information, visit www.PasadenaStrings.com or www.ViolinandCello.com….
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Variations on Pachelbel’s Canon
Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D major, also known as Canon in D, is a famous piece of music written in the Baroque period. Originally composed for three violins and basso…
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C.P.E. Bach – Presto from Symphony in G Major, Wq182/1 – Performed by Voices of Music
Presto from Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Symphony in G major, played by Voices of Music on period instruments….
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Four Seasons – Complete Work by Vivaldi, Performed by Voices of Music
Voices of Music presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on period instruments….
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
…his father’s forestry work, and Gluck grew up in a modest household. Gluck displayed musical talent from early childhood. He attended the Jesuit college in Komotau (now Chomutov, Czech Republic),…
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Hector Berlioz
…decision created a rift with his family, particularly his father, who cut off financial support. Musical Education and Early Struggles In 1826, Berlioz entered the Paris Conservatory, studying under Jean-François…
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Henry Purcell – Rondeau from Abdelazer, Z.570 – Voices of Music
On period instruments, Voices of Music play Purcell’s Rondeau from the play Abdelazer….
