Search results for: “Classical period (music)”

  • Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition

    Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition

    Looking for some classical Christmas music to enrich your holiday playlist? We have you covered with a list of our top ten picks! Give these beautiful works a listen and…

  • Béla Bartók

    Béla Bartók

    …rich musical heritage of his homeland has left an indelible mark on the world of music. His influence continues to be felt by composers, musicians, and musicologists around the world….

  • Muzio Clementi

    Muzio Clementi

    …during the Classical era. Early Life and Musical Education Muzio Clementi was born into a musically inclined family. His father, Nicolò Clementi, was a silversmith and amateur pianist, while his…

  • Classical Music for Funerals

    Classical Music for Funerals

    In times of mourning and grief, music can be a solace, a source of comfort and a means to honor loved ones who have passed away. Classical music, with its…

  • Henry Purcell

    Henry Purcell

    …best music, they are rarely revived today. Sacred Music Purcell demonstrated his versatility as a composer by creating a vast array of sacred music, including anthems, devotional songs, and other…

  • Johann Strauss I

    Johann Strauss I

    …different countries significantly influenced his fascination with music. Musical Education and Early Career Despite his budding interest in music, a young Johann was forced to take up an apprenticeship as…

  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel

    Johann Nepomuk Hummel

    …musical era. Early Years and Musical Prodigy Hummel’s journey into music began with his birth on November 14, 1778, in Pressburg, Hungary (modern-day Bratislava, Slovakia). He was born into the…

  • Beau Soir by Claude Debussy, Performed by Christian Tatonetti

    Beau Soir by Claude Debussy, Performed by Christian Tatonetti

    …around 1880. The song reflects the aesthetics of the time period. It has been recorded by various singers, including Barbra Streisand and Christian Tatonetti. Christian Tatonetti, who is seen in…

  • Mestre Robson Miguel Performs Zdeněk Fibich’s Poema

    Mestre Robson Miguel Performs Zdeněk Fibich’s Poema

    Master Robson Miguel presents “Poema” by Zdeněk Fibich from the Romantic/Expressionist period on DVD….

  • Gabrieli’s Sanctus – Performed by Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble

    Gabrieli’s Sanctus – Performed by Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble

    The Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble, led by director Michael Holmes, is a renowned period instrument group specializing in historic brass instruments. They are considered one of the top ensembles…

  • Gabrieli – Canzon Noni Toni a 12 – Performed by Orchestra of the 17th Century

    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…

  • Telemann – Concerto for Flauto Traverso and Strings in G Major, Part 2

    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….