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Gabriel Fauré
…including the Swiss composer Louis Niedermeyer. When Niedermeyer passed away, Fauré continued his studies under the tutelage of organist Camille Saint-Saëns. Saint-Saëns introduced him to the works of Franz Liszt,…
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Fernando Sor
Born in the heart of Barcelona, Fernando Sor, a man of Catalan roots, etched his name indelibly in the annals of music as a virtuoso classical guitarist, composer, and music…
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Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn, a towering figure in the Classical era of music, is a name that resonates with rhythm, harmony, and innovation. A composer of extraordinary ability, Haydn’s contributions significantly shaped…
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Often hailed as the most popular Russian composer in history, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s musical legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of classical music. His passionate melodies, expressive harmonies,…
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Mily Balakirev
Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev was a prominent Russian composer, conductor, and pianist who played a crucial role in the development of Russian classical music during the 19th century. Early Life Born…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Born in the town of Tikhvin, near Novgorod, Russia, Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov was destined to be a leading figure in the world of classical music. This Russian composer, acclaimed for…
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Siegfried from Wagner’s Ring Cycle
Richard Wagner’s opera “Siegfried” was performed in Valencia in 2008. The conductor was Zubin Mehta, and the orchestra was the Valencian Community Orchestra. The cast included Franz-Josef Kapellmann as Alberich,…
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The Creation Oratorio – Haydn
The Creation (Franz Joseph Haydn) 00:02:05 Introduction: Chaos 00:07:47 Accompanied Recitative “In the beginning” 00:10:49 Tenor Air & Chorus “Now vanish” 00:14:34 Bass Recitative “And God made” 00:16:50 Soprano Solo…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…when this work was entirely unknown. Bach’s prominence as a musician and composer remained high throughout the latter half of the 18th century. Renowned composers like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph…
