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Jean-Baptiste Lully
…with librettist Philippe Quinault, and together they created a new form of opera that combined music, drama, dance, and spectacle. Lully’s operas, such as “Cadmus et Hermione” (1673) and “Armide”…
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Cruda Sorte! Amor Riranno! from Verdi’s L’italiana in Algeri
…Her short cavatina vividly portrays her character, transitioning from fury to reminiscence and then back to assertiveness. This showcases her dramatic depth and strength as a character in Rossini’s heroines….
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Jean Sibelius – Valse Triste, Performed by Sir John Barbirolli and the Hallé Orchestra (1966)
Jean Sibelius, a renowned classical music composer of the 19th and 20th centuries, wrote “Valse Triste” for the drama “Kuolema” in 1904. The piece depicts a scene where a son…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…the early 20th century and used by composers like Richard Strauss to create mysterious and dramatic tones. Because it’s so rare, only a handful of people in the world can…
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Richard Wagner – The Valkyrie from Der Ring des Nibelungen – Act 1, Part 1 – Prelude
Richard Wagner’s “Die Walküre” is the second opera in his four-part cycle, “Der Ring des Nibelungen.” The opera, known for its introspective portrayal of drama, combines music, singing, poetry, and…
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Svetlana Martianova Performs The Tsar’s Bride by Rimsky-Korsakov
Svetlana Martianova is a rising star in the world of opera. Her lyric soprano voice, combined with her beautiful timbre, impeccable bell canto, dramatic talent, and charm, have made her…
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Samuel Barber – Rain Has Fallen, Op. 10, No. 1
“Rain Has Fallen”, Op. 10, No. 1 is the first song in Samuel Barber’s Three Songs to Poems of James Joyce. It features a dramatic tone and an interesting piano…
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Prokofiev – Dance of the Knights
…for the Soviet era, used in dramas, documentaries, adverts with Soviet subject matter. It was featured in a 1990s French commercial for Chanel’s Egoiste fragrance and used as competition music…
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Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, Played by Vienna Philharmonic
…showcases Wagner’s dramatic composition style and exceptional orchestration. The piece has become popular in popular culture and has been featured in various films, including the famous helicopter attack scene in…
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Richard Wagner – The Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre
…vs evil and selfishness vs redemptive love. His music was breathtaking, but his politics were controversial. Der Ring des Nibelungen is a cycle of four epic music dramas by Wagner….
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Richard Wagner – The Valkyrie – Act 1, Part 2
Richard Wagner’s “Die Walküre” is the second opera in his four-part masterpiece, “Der Ring des Nibelungen.” The opera showcases Wagner’s unique approach to drama, blending music, singing, poetry, and psychology….
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Richard Wagner – Das Rheingold – Der Ring des Nibelungen
…Philharmonic Orchestra. Wagner’s operas are unique in that they blend music, singing, poetry, and psychology to interpret life. The audience is encouraged to engage with the drama as it unfolds…
