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Gustav Mahler
…during a period of personal and professional turmoil, is permeated with thoughts of mortality. The Eighth Symphony, nicknamed “Symphony of a Thousand,” is a testament to Mahler’s love for grandeur,…
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Edward Elgar
…a quaint village near Worcester, England, Edward William Elgar was the fourth of seven children. Elgar’s father, William, was a professional violinist and a piano tuner who owned a music…
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Johann Strauss I
…string quartet formed by his future competitor, Joseph Lanner, and the Drahanek brothers. This ensemble, known for its Viennese waltzes and rustic German dances, eventually expanded into a small string…
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Béla Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances for String Orchestra, Sz. 56, BB 68
…(Stick Dance) 00:06 II. Brâul (Sash Dance) 1:33 III. Pê-loc (In One Spot) 2:04 IV. Buciumeana (Horn Dance) 3:20 V. Poargǎ româneascǎ (Romanian Polka) 5:05 VI. Mǎrunţel (Fast Dance) 5:39…
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Béla Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances
Béla Bartók’s “Romanian Folk Dances” performed by the Makris Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Predrag Gosta….
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Spanish Dance No. 2 “Oriental” by Enrique Granados – Guitar Duo
Granados’ Spanish Dance No. 2 (Oriental) performed by Guitar Duo Marko & Neven Ukrainczyk….
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…the Clarinet Concerto in A major, and the unfinished Requiem. The Great Operas Mozart’s ambition to excel in the field of opera led him to create several masterpieces. In 1786,…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…paternal grandfather, Arkady Alexandrovich, was a musician trained under the Irish composer, John Field. Meanwhile, his father, Vasily Arkadievich Rachmaninoff, was an army officer and an amateur pianist. His mother,…
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Luigi Boccherini
…pursued artistic careers, with Giovanni Gastone becoming a notable poet and ballet dancer and his sisters Maria Ester and Anna Matilde gaining fame as a ballet dancer and an opera…
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Sheep May Safely Graze by Johann Sebastian Bach
…undertones, contrary to its Christian imagery. The music creates a pastoral atmosphere, evoking peaceful fields and grazing sheep. Bach’s ability to transport listeners with just a few notes is remarkable….
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Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Performed by Choir of King’s College
Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields/Choir of King’s College, Cambridge perform “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Johann Sebastian Bach from the album The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World….Ever! Label…
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Bach Italian Concerto in F Major – 3rd Movement
Murray Perahia performs Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971, and other pieces with Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Sony Classical © SK87326 DDD 55:22.