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Edvard Grieg
…cousin, Nina Hagerup, a talented lyric soprano. The couple had one child, Alexandra, who tragically passed away from meningitis in 1869. Despite the personal hardships, Grieg continued to compose, producing…
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Bedřich Smetana
…deafness in one ear. Despite this setback, he continued to compose, producing the cycle of six symphonic poems under the collective title Ma vlast (My Country) between 1874 and 1879….
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…compositions. His later works featured sections solely for instruments, labeled “Sinfonia,” and small, florid lines for soloists, accompanied by a basso continuo. Illness and Death Gabrieli’s health began to decline…
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Max Bruch
…of his time, such as Brahms, Bruch continued to create music that echoed with his audience. Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Liverpool In 1880, Bruch accepted the position of conductor…
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Isaac Albéniz
…a kidney disease that eventually made him a near-invalid. Despite his illness, Albéniz continued to compose. His most notable work from this period is Iberia, a suite of twelve piano…
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Francisco Tárrega
…they settled in Barcelona, where they would spend the rest of their lives. Despite the challenges of maintaining a family while pursuing a career in music, Tárrega continued to compose…
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Leroy Anderson
…Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, and further earned his Master of Arts in Music in 1930. He continued his studies at Harvard, focusing on German and Scandinavian languages while…
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Igor Stravinsky
…War II, Stravinsky continued to create music, and even became a French citizen in 1934. The American Period: 1939-1971 In 1939, Stravinsky moved to the United States, beginning the final…
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Jacques Offenbach
…Composer Offenbach’s talents extended beyond performance to composition as well. He began composing small pieces during his early years in Paris and continued to do so throughout his life. He…
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Gustav Holst
…to create music that continues to inspire and enthrall audiences worldwide. Early Life and Family Background Born Gustavus Theodore Von Holst on September 21, 1874, in Cheltenham, England, Gustav was…
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Modest Mussorgsky
…After leaving the Cadet School, Mussorgsky pursued a career in the civil service but continued to pursue his musical interests. He received informal music lessons from various teachers and became…
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Leopold Mozart
…a sense of isolation, exacerbated by the death of his wife in 1778 and his children’s departure from Salzburg. Despite these hardships, he continued to influence the musical scene through…
