Search results for: “Festival della Grande Musica”


  • Fernando Sor

    …teacher. His life was a melange of musical prowess, patriotism, and a constant quest for perfection. Today, he is remembered and revered for his significant contributions to classical guitar, his…


  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    …versatility in composing an array of musical genres positioned him as a significant transitional figure between the late Baroque and early Classical periods. Besides his contributions as a composer, Telemann’s…


  • Dmitri Shostakovich

    …RSFSR Union of Composers from 1960-1968. The Musical Legacy of Shostakovich Shostakovich passed away on August 9, 1975, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that continues to be celebrated and…


  • Leonard Bernstein

    …from the streets of Lawrence, Massachusetts, to becoming one of the most respected and celebrated conductors of his time is a testament to his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. Early…


  • George Gershwin

    …Born on September 26, 1898, as Jacob Gershovitz in Brooklyn, New York, George Gershwin was the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants. His musical journey began early when the Gershwin family purchased…


  • Arcangelo Corelli

    …most prominent supporter. Ottoboni’s palace became a hub of artistic and intellectual activity, with Corelli at the center of its musical endeavors. Musical Contributions Corelli’s works are divided primarily into…


  • Johann Pachelbel

    …to the works of several cosmopolitan composers and the rich musical traditions of the city. This period greatly influenced Pachelbel’s musical style, particularly his interest in the Italian music of…


  • Gioachino Rossini

    …a significant role in shaping his musical career. At the tender age of six, the young Rossini was already showcasing his musical talent, playing the triangle in his father’s musical…


  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

    Renowned for his inimitable creativity and unparalleled contributions to music, Carl Philipp Emanuel (C.P.E.) Bach was a virtuoso musician, composer, and theorist whose works manifested the transition from the grandeur…


  • Bedřich Smetana – From Bohemia’s Woods and Fields

    “Bedřich Smetana’s poem celebrates the beauty of the Czech countryside. It portrays the grandeur of the forest and describes a village festival. Inspired by his surroundings in Jabkenice, Smetana drew…


  • Evgeny Kissin Performs Liszt’s La Campanella

    Evgeny Kissin performs Liszt’s La Campanella in G minor. Paganini influenced Liszt to create his 6 Grandes Etudes de Paganini, including the famous La Campanella and La Chasse/La Caccia….


  • Erik Satie – Gymnopedie No. 2

    Check out my rendition of Erik Satie’s Gymnopedie no 2 on my Yamaha SLG100 classical guitar. Get the sheet music at http://bit.ly/1457XIU. Also, listen to my recordings as Ramon Grande