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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…artistic horizons and establish himself among Europe’s musical elite. Throughout these early years, Beethoven’s experiences, both challenging and enriching, shaped his musical style and artistic philosophy. His journey was one…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…showcasing Haydn’s mastery of musical storytelling. 19th Century The 19th century was a time of great artistic expression and experimentation, giving rise to many great composers who each contributed to…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…distinguished musicians including Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, Antonio Salieri, and Joseph Haydn. It was also during this time that Ludwig van Beethoven arrived in Vienna. He took lessons from Haydn and…
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Claude Debussy
…piano to her children, giving him exposure to a broad range of musical and cultural experiences. During his time with the von Meck family, Debussy traveled extensively around Europe, visiting…
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Leroy Anderson
…pivotal role in shaping Anderson’s musical prowess. During his time at Harvard, Anderson also studied German and Scandinavian languages. He was fluent in Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, German, French, Italian, and…
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Aaron Copland
…music more accessible and meaningful to a broader audience. Today, his music continues to resonate, enchanting listeners and inspiring new generations of composers. Copland’s legacy is a shining example of…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…composition, and under the older man’s guidance, he began working on his first symphony, despite his limited knowledge of harmonic and contrapuntal principles. Sailing the High Seas and Musical Waves…
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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…
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Maurice Ravel
…testament to the power of artistic expression and the enduring beauty of French musical tradition. Final Thoughts From his Basque roots to his groundbreaking compositions, the life of Maurice Ravel…
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Domenico Scarlatti
…father’s tutelage, young Scarlatti began his exploration of the vast musical universe, which was later enriched by the mentorship of eminent composers like Gaetano Greco, Francesco Gasparini, and Bernardo Pasquini….
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Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, KV. 550, 1st Movement – Molto Allegro
Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, KV. 550, was written in 1788. It is also known as the “Great G minor symphony” and is one of the only two…
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Bach – Harpsichord Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1065 – Netherlands Bach Society
…arranged Vivaldi concertos for organ and harpsichord, including the Concerto in A minor. In Bach’s version, the soloists play harpsichords and the key changed from B minor to A minor….
