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Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op. 23
…minor), Andantino simplice – Prestissimo (D flat major), and Allegro con fuoco (B flat minor → B flat major). Known for its dramatic tension, please support “Passing Through” on YouTube….
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Lugansky Performs Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16
Lugansky performed Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor with l’Orchestre philharmonique de Strasbourg, conducted by Marko Letonja. I. Theme 1 in G minor – Andantino II. Theme 2…
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Leopold Mozart
…Thurn-Valsassina und Taxis. During this time, he composed a series of German Passion cantatas and released his first musical publication, a set of six Trio Sonatas. Leopold’s dedication and talent…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…well-received, and he found a new audience for his unique blend of American and European musical styles. Tragic End and Lasting Legacy Gottschalk’s life was cut tragically short on December…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…growing struggle with deafness. Despite this debilitating condition, he continued to compose music, demonstrating an extraordinary resilience that would become a defining characteristic of his life. The Immortal Beloved: A…
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Manuel Ponce
…to his lack of knowledge in musical techniques. Despite this setback, Ponce was admitted to the Liceo Musicale, where he studied under Luigi Torchi and later, Cesare Dall’Olio. European Influence…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…composed many church cantatas and some of his finest compositions for the organ. During this period, he wrote the famous “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor,” one of his most…
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Erik Satie
…Paris, France, due to cirrhosis of the liver. His death marked the end of a life dedicated to creating a unique style of music that challenged conventional norms and paved…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
…period of Wagner’s influence, Saint-Saëns’ music remained largely unaffected, adhering to classical models and upholding a conservative ideal of French music that emphasized polished craftsmanship and a sense of form….
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Bedřich Smetana
…and composer Joseph Proksch. Under Proksch’s tutelage, Smetana honed his composition skills, refined his piano technique, and broadened his musical horizons. During this period, he was greatly influenced by two…
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Arnold Schoenberg
…married Gertrud Kolisch, with whom he had another daughter named Nuria. Schoenberg’s second marriage provided him with stability and support. However, he struggled with financial difficulties and health problems, including…
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Telemann – Suite in A Minor TWV 55:A3 – Overture
…TELEMANN (1681-1767) Suite for recorder, strings, harpsichord, and basso continuo in A minor TWV55:A3 – Ouverture. Performed by The Parley of Intruments, featuring Peter Holtslag and directed by Peter Holman….