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Claude Debussy
…as one of the composer’s best-known pieces and is a testament to Debussy’s unique approach to musical composition. Debussy and Musical Impressionism Debussy’s music is often associated with the Impressionist…
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Leroy Anderson
…age five, Anderson began his first piano lessons under his mother’s tutelage. His father, a postal clerk, also had a musical side—playing the mandolin. This musical environment nurtured Anderson’s talent,…
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Ana Vidovic Performs Grande Sonata by Paganini – Allegro Risoluto
Ana Vidovic shreds Paganini on guitar.
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Chopin – Grande Valse Brillante, Op. 18 – Played by Cory Hall
Learn piano, sight-reading, music theory, and more with Cory Hall, pianist-composer. Test your sight-reading skills on Piano Marvel. Teach yourself to play piano with the book available on Amazon. Read…
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Grande Variations On a Duo from Don Giovanni by Mozart, Op. 6 – Esteban Bello
Esteban Bello is a skilled guitarist who has studied the guitar since childhood. He attended prestigious music schools and participated in master classes with renowned performers such as Andres Segovia,…
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Joseph Haydn
…legacy. Early Life and Background Born in the Austrian village of Rohrau on March 31, 1732, Joseph Haydn entered a world far removed from the grandeur and prestige of the…
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Monteverdi – Vespro Della Beata Vergine
Monteverdi – Vespers of the Blessed Virgin…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…well as the emergence of new musical forms and styles. Here are five essential classical works from this era: 1. Nuper Rosarum Flores – Guillaume Dufay Guillaume Dufay was a…
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Aaron Copland
…old. While his early musical exposure was limited to Jewish weddings, ceremonies, and family musicales, his sister Laurine played a significant role in his musical education. A student at the…
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Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
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Franz Schubert
…to these musical geniuses, coupled with his innate talent and passion for music, set the stage for Schubert’s blossoming as a musical prodigy. His musical mentor, Antonio Salieri, a renowned…