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Samuel Barber
…the NBC Symphony Orchestra in 1938 solidified Barber’s reputation as a major American composer. A Prolific Composer Barber’s output was diverse and prolific. He composed over 48 opus-length works and…
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Johann Strauss I
…Vienna. Emergence as a Renowned Composer Strauss’s reputation as a leading composer of Viennese waltzes solidified in the 1830s. He performed at the “Sperl,” a prominent dance hall in Leopoldstadt,…
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Jules Massenet
Jules Massenet, a name synonymous with French opera, was the most celebrated operatic composer of his time. His remarkable musical journey, marked by a distinctive melodic style and theatrical aptness,…
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Gaetano Donizetti – Questo Giorno from La Lettera Anonima
In 1822, Gaetano Donizetti traveled to Naples with a letter of credence from his teacher, Simone Mayr. The Neapolitan city was still dominated by Rossini’s operas, and Domenico Barbaja was…
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Svetlana Martianova Performs The Tsar’s Bride by Rimsky-Korsakov
…Barbiere di Siviglia” by G.Rossini. Additionally, Svetlana has an extensive concert repertoire featuring songs from Russian and European composers as well as arias from operas. Brand Voice: Professional and informative…
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Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Watch Paolo Marzocchi perform his own cadenza in Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt. The live performance took place in May 2010 at Teatro G.Rossini in Lugo, Italy. You…
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Il Balen Del Suo Soriso from Il Trovatore by Verdi
…acclaimed interpretation of Mussorgsky’s Songs and Dances of Death, as well as arias by Verdi and Rossini. The DVD is 54 minutes long and includes optional subtitles in English, French,…
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Gaetano Donizetti
…German composer, Simon Mayr, who was then the maestro di cappella at Bergamo’s main church, and also a successful opera composer. Mayr perceived Donizetti’s nascent musical talent and ensured his…
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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…Typewriter by Leroy Anderson: With its playful use of a typewriter as an instrument, this piece is both clever and engaging. William Tell Overture by Rossini: This well-known piece features…
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Frédéric Chopin
…of composers like Donizetti, Rossini, and Bellini. The melodious and decorative elements of Bel Canto can be seen in Chopin’s Nocturnes and other compositions. Chopin’s Health and Final Years From…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…their unique sounds. This video by the New Jersey Symphony is both educational and entertaining! William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini The animated finale of this overture is famously known…
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America’s First Orchestra
…Rooms on Lower Broadway. It was a three-hour affair with around 600 in attendance. The program included works by Beethoven, Weber, Rossini, Hummel and Mozart, and featured two of the…
