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Deanna Durbin Performs Invitation to the Dance by Carl Maria von Weber
Deanna Durbin performs Weber’s “Invitation to the Dance” in the 1939 movie “Three Smart Girls Grow Up”. This version on YouTube is posted to showcase Miss Durbin’s voice in its…
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Tchaikovsky – Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker Suite
…and princes whisk girls away to a magical realm. Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music has played a significant role in the ballet’s enduring popularity. The Nutcracker Suite, in its shortened orchestral version,…
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Gustav Holst
…up a position at a school in South London. The subsequent year, he assumed the role of Director of Music at St Paul’s Girls’ School, a position he held until…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…the less fortunate, the institution was known for its excellent choir and orchestra comprised of talented girls. Vivaldi’s association with the Ospedale spanned several years, during which he composed numerous…
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Music from Bernstein’s Fancy Free Ballet (1946 Recording)
…“Enter Three Sailors,” “Scene at the Bar,” “Enter Two Girls,” “Pas de Deux,” “Competition Scene,” and three dance variations: Galop, Waltz, and Danzon. The recording is available on various platforms….
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Henry Purcell
…girls’ school in Chelsea in 1689. This opera is celebrated for its dramatic intensity within a compact framework. Purcell’s other significant stage works include the semi-operas “Dioclesian” (1690), “King Arthur”…
