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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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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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The Best of Mozart – Part 1
…in B flat major KV 207 – 1 Allegro Moderato 3. Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major KV 216 – 3 Rondeau 4. Piano Concerto No. 9 in E…
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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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Samuel Barber
…103 songs, publishing exclusively with G. Schirmer, Inc. His works spanned a variety of genres, including orchestral pieces, operas, ballets, and choral works. The essence of Barber’s music lies in…
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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 Piano Sonata in E Flat Major, K. 282
…movement has a 3/4 measure and is in B-flat and E-flat major. The third and final movement has a 2/4 measure and is in E-flat major. Sources: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pianosonate_nr._4_(Mozart) http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Amadeus_Mozart http://www.mitsukouchida.com/…