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Ludwig van Beethoven
…and unparalleled genius. (sponsored) The Dawn of a Musical Prodigy Ludwig van Beethoven was born around December 16, 1770, in Bonn, a city nestled in the Electorate of Cologne, a…
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America’s First Orchestra
At precisely 8 o’clock on a December evening in New York City, the iconic notes of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony kicked off the first performance of the first season of the…
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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…
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Hector Berlioz
Early Life and Education Louis-Hector Berlioz was born on December 11, 1803, in La Côte-Saint-André, a small town in southeastern France. He was the eldest of six children (only three…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
…East, and East Asia, performing his piano concerti and other keyboard works, and conducting his symphonic compositions. Saint-Saëns passed away in Algiers, Algeria, on December 16, 1921, leaving behind a…
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Donizetti – Complete Opera – La Lettera Anonima (1972)
Donizetti’s “The Anonymous Letter” was performed in Naples on December 19, 1972. The opera features a cast of talented singers and musicians, including Benedetta Pecchioli, Pietro Bottazzo, Rosa Laghezza, Rolando…
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Córdoba by Albéniz – Texas Guitar Quartet
(Cordoba) Córdoba, from “Cantos de España, Op. 232” by I. Albéniz – Alejandro Montiel, Jay Kacherski, Jonathan Dotson, and Isaac Bustos. Recorded in Huntsville, TX in December 2017….
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky was a prominent Soviet composer, educator, and music administrator, born on December 30, 1904, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He played a significant role in shaping Soviet music…
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Giacomo Puccini
…his journey from a small town in Italy to the zenith of global acclaim. Early Life and Family Legacy Born in Lucca, Italy, on December 22, 1858, Puccini was the…
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Maurice Ravel
…he passed away on December 28, 1937. Maurice Ravel’s legacy lives on in his musical masterpieces. His exceptional skill in orchestration and innovative approach to composition continue to inspire musicians…
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Aaron Copland
…music abroad and to increase its popularity at home. On December 2, 1990, Aaron Copland passed away in North Tarrytown, New York. His life and work continue to inspire many…
