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Cantankerous Classical Composers
Some of the world’s most celebrated classical music composers have been known not just for their extraordinary musical talents but also for their fiery tempers or difficult behaviors. Their personal…
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Muzio Clementi
…his reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Composer and Innovator While Clementi’s prowess as a performer was undeniable, it was his role as a composer that would leave an indelible mark…
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Edvard Grieg
…to co-found the Copenhagen concert society, Euterpe, aimed at promoting the works of young Scandinavian composers. The Composer’s Marriage and Personal Life On June 11, 1867, Grieg married his first…
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Erik Satie
…Honfleur, Normandy, to a French father and a British mother. His father, Alfred, was a ship’s broker and composer, and his mother, Jane, was a pianist and composer. Sadly, his…
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Claude Debussy
Achille-Claude Debussy, more commonly known as Claude Debussy, was an emblematic French composer whose work served as a cornerstone for the music of the 20th century. His innovative approach to…
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Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius, the emblematic Finnish composer, is distinguished for his profound influence on the development of symphony and symphonic poems, and is often associated with the surge of nationalism in…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
(sponsored) When you think of classical music, you probably picture violins, pianos, and trumpets. But did you know some composers have used super weird instruments to create their masterpieces? Classical…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
Folk music, with its deep-rooted connection to cultural traditions and the human experience, has been a wellspring of inspiration for classical composers throughout history. The simple charm and unfiltered emotions…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3: A Composer’s Struggle Anton Bruckner experienced a host of setbacks before the premiere of his Symphony No. 3. The perfectionist composer struggled to complete the work,…
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Gaetano Donizetti – Questo Giorno from La Lettera Anonima
In 1822, Gaetano Donizetti traveled to Naples with a letter of credence from his teacher, Simone Mayr. The Neapolitan city was still dominated by Rossini’s operas, and Domenico Barbaja was…
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La Favorita by Donizetti
Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti was born on November 29, 1797 in Bergamo, Italy. He passed away on April 8, 1848 in Bergamo. A recording of La Favorita, act IV Romanza:…
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Gaetano Donizetti
…German composer, Simon Mayr, who was then the maestro di cappella at Bergamo’s main church, and also a successful opera composer. Mayr perceived Donizetti’s nascent musical talent and ensured his…
