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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…from this period: 1. Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo Claudio Monteverdi’s “L’Orfeo” is considered one of the first great operas in the history of Western classical music. This groundbreaking work features novel instrumentation,…
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Richard Wagner
The life of Richard Wagner is a tale marked by extraordinary talent, groundbreaking compositions, and profound influence on the world of music. Creating a wealth of operas and music dramas,…
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Erik Satie
…His compositions during this time, such as his Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes, laid the foundation for his reputation as a groundbreaking composer. Satie also wrote music for a Rosicrucian sect that…
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Clara Schumann
…in 1856, Clara focused on interpreting her husband’s works, ensuring his musical legacy lived on. However, her own compositions slowly began to fade into the background, and she ceased composing…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…while his mother, Aimée Marie Bruslé, was a Creole of French ancestry. This multicultural background played a significant role in shaping Gottschalk’s musical style in his later years. Gottschalk was…
