Search results for: “Classical period (music)”

  • Benjamin Britten

    Benjamin Britten

    …December 4, 1976, in Aldeburgh. His impact on 20th-century classical music was monumental, redefining British music with his distinctive voice. Britten continues to be celebrated for his operas, vocal and…

  • Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto in D Major – Op. 6, No. 4

    Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto in D Major – Op. 6, No. 4

    Voices of Music present Corelli’s Concerto in D Major on period instruments….

  • Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Sergei Rachmaninoff, a multifaceted Russian musician, has unarguably etched his name in the annals of classical music as an exceptional composer, remarkable pianist, and a seasoned conductor. With a musical…

  • Arnold Schoenberg

    Arnold Schoenberg

    Arnold Schoenberg was one of the most influential composers and music theorists of the 20th century. Schoenberg’s works represent a significant transition in Western classical music, particularly in the realms…

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Frédéric Chopin

    …on piano music is immeasurable. As the Romantic era’s master, Chopin’s legacy continues to inspire and mesmerize music lovers, making him a timeless figure in the world of classical music….

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Alexander Glazunov

    Alexander Glazunov was a Russian composer known for his exceptional musical talent and significant contributions to the classical music world. Early Life Born on August 10, 1865, in St. Petersburg,…

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Felix Mendelssohn

    …a significant musical center in Germany. He conducted many concerts featuring contemporary compositions and masterpieces of the Renaissance and early baroque choral music. In 1843, Mendelssohn founded the Leipzig Conservatory…

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Giuseppe Verdi

    …four, Verdi began receiving lessons, and by the age of nine, he was filling in for his music teacher as the organist at the local church. His passion for music…

  • Bach Double Violin Concerto in D Minor – 2nd Movement, Largo

    Bach Double Violin Concerto in D Minor – 2nd Movement, Largo

    …in Leipzig between 1730 and 1731 for the Leipzig Collegium Musicum. The concerto showcases a subtle and expressive relationship between the violins, with a musical structure featuring fugal imitation. In…

  • Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 – 2nd Movement

    Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 – 2nd Movement

    …quartet marked the beginning of Beethoven’s “middle period” for string quartets and was written around the same time as his 4th symphony. Initially met with negative responses, it is now…

  • Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 – Third Movement – Part 1 of 2

    Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 – Third Movement – Part 1 of 2

    Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, third movement (Part 1 of 2) performed by The London Classical Players conducted by Sir Roger Norrington on period instruments. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIPA1kWwlhA&fmt=22 (high definition…

  • Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, 1st Movement – 2 of 2 – London Classical Players

    Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, 1st Movement – 2 of 2 – London Classical Players

    Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, First Movement (Part 2), performed on period instruments by The London Classical Players conducted by Sir Roger Norrington….