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America’s First Orchestra
…but it was a successful one. The new orchestra kept giving concerts, and people kept coming. Over the decades, musicians and conductors came and went. The self-managing cooperative gave way…
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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…the need for individual excellence with the demands of ensemble performance can be a delicate task. Furthermore, orchestra musicians often find themselves navigating complex dynamics with conductors and fellow players,…
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Johann Strauss I
…best. His influence also extended to his family. His sons, Josef and Eduard, followed in his footsteps as conductors, with Josef also making a name for himself as a composer…
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Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Played by The Boston Pops Orchestra
…never been available on CD, a later re-recording from 1959 is available in stereo. The orchestra has also recorded the song with other conductors, including John Williams and Keith Lockhart….
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Smetana’s The Moldau
Karel Ancerl conducts Smetana’s The Moldau with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in this excerpt from VAI DVD 4322 Great Conductors in Rehearsal and Performance: Ancerl/Scherchen. The DVD also features Hermann…
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Der Nussbaum – Schumann
Soprano Donna Brown and pianist Stéphane Lemelin perform “Der Nußbaum” by Robert Schumann on the CD “Frühlingslieder” (1999) by ATMA Classique. Brown has performed worldwide, collaborating with leading conductors such…
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Eugene Istomin plays Debussy’s Reflets Dans L’eau
American pianist Eugene George Istomin, born in 1925, was known for his piano trio work with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose. His performances included orchestral music with conductors like Eugene…
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Ernest Rozsa Plays Massenet’s Meditation
…1975-1981, performing numerous concertos with conductors like Szalman Lorant and C. Mandeal. His repertoire included violin concertos by Brahms, Beethoven, Bartok, Sibelius, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Tchaikovsky Trio, and Shostakovich. There were…
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Mozart Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467 – 2nd Movement
…Haebler, Imogen Cooper, and Ton Koopman. Conductors are Eduard Melkus, Sir Neville Marriner, and Ton Koopman. The orchestras/ensembles involved are Salzburg Mozarteum Camerata Academica, Academy of St. Martin in the…
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Leonard Bernstein
…from the streets of Lawrence, Massachusetts, to becoming one of the most respected and celebrated conductors of his time is a testament to his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. Early…
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Carl Maria von Weber
…remain popular among musicians and audiences alike. Weber’s influence extends beyond his compositions. He is remembered as one of the first conductors to use a baton and is celebrated for…
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Johannes Brahms
…and exceptional talent made him one of the most sought-after conductors and performers of his time. Personal Life: A Tale of Unfulfilled Love Despite his fame and success, Brahms’ personal…
