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Isaac Albéniz
Isaac Albéniz, a prominent Spanish composer and pianist, emerged as a beacon of the Spanish nationalist school of musicians. His mastery in incorporating Spanish folk idioms into classical music had…
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Bartók Béla – Romanian Dances
Bartók Béla’s Romanian Dances include The Bat Game, The Braul, On the Spot, Buciumeana, “Romanesque” Poarga, and Manentelul. These dances were performed in MS3’s 150 concerts, which can be found…
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite
…popular compositions, with memorable melodies frequently used in TV and film. Notable pieces from the ballet include the Trepak (Russian dance), Waltz of the Flowers, March, and Dance of the…
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky
Fantasia Faries – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – love this! HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!! Credit: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Nutcracker Suite Op. and Walt Disney Motion Pictures. I OWN…
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Tchaikovsky – Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker Suite
The Nutcracker Suite is a festive classic known for its stunning visuals and captivating dance numbers. It beautifully depicts a childlike dream world where toys come to life, flowers dance,…
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Edvard Grieg – Slatter, Norwegian Peasant Dances, Op. 72
Edvard Grieg’s “Slåtter, Norwegian Peasant Dances” consists of seventeen dances, performed by Einar Steen-Nøkleberg on piano….
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English Folk Song Suite – Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ English Folk Song Suite celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, performed at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall….
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Ralph Vaughan Williams – Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1
Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Vaughan Williams – Six Studies in English Folksong, Performed by Miriam K. Smith
Miriam K. Smith performs Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Six Studies in English Folksong on the cello, accompanied by Ming-Li Liu on the piano….
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Béla Bartók – Three Hungarian Folk Songs for Oboe and Piano
Emily Pailthorpe & Julian Milford play Three Hungarian Folk Songs by Bartók.
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Johann Strauss I
…string quartet formed by his future competitor, Joseph Lanner, and the Drahanek brothers. This ensemble, known for its Viennese waltzes and rustic German dances, eventually expanded into a small string…
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…His works span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, operas, choral music, chamber music, and film scores. Vaughan Williams was deeply influenced by English folk music and the English…
