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Fernando Sor
…did not deter Sor; instead, it propelled him to explore new avenues in other lands. A New Chapter in London and Moscow In 1815, Sor ventured to London, aiming to…
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George Frideric Handel
…Arrival in London Following successful stints at the courts of Hanover and Italy, Handel relocated to London in 1710. His opera Rinaldo made its debut in 1711, marking the beginning…
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Gaetano Donizetti’s Il Campanello di Notte – Cavatina for Annibale
Gaetano Donizetti’s “Il campanello di notte” is one of his lesser-known works. It is a comical opera composed for Naples, following the success of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The story revolves…
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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 – 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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Handel – Recorder Sonata in A Minor
…player who has studied with renowned musicians such as Giovanni Antonini and Pedro Memelsdorff. He has also studied composition and baroque transverse flute. Check out their new CD “G.F. Handel:…
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Glass Harp – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J.S. Bach
…was recorded and mixed in Italy at Blocco A by Giulio Ragno Favero and Giovanni Ferliga. Free sheet music for the piece can be found online. There is a theory…
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Carl Maria von Weber
…Salzburg, Freiberg, Augsburg, and Vienna. These travels provided Weber with the opportunity to study under numerous teachers, including his father, Johann Peter Heuschkel, Michael Haydn, Giovanni Valesi, Johann Nepomuk Kalcher,…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…he was the eldest of six children. His father, Giovanni Battista Vivaldi, was a proficient violinist who played at San Marco Basilica’s orchestra. It’s believed that his father’s influence sparked…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…3. Higdon’s Blue Cathedral Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral is an orchestral work that evokes a sense of spiritual journey and contemplation. With its shimmering textures, soaring melodies, and rich emotional…
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Rachmaninoff – Vocalise on Double Bass
Alessandra Avico plays Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise, arranged for double bass and piano, with pianist Giovanni Magnozzi….
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Jean-Baptiste Lully
…court entertainment during the reign of Louis XIV. Early Life and Career Jean-Baptiste Lully was born Giovanni Battista Lulli on November 28, 1632, in Florence, Italy. At the age of…
