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Strauss Waltz Medley by Marrina Waks
Marina presents the Beautiful Blue Danube concert featuring Strauss Waltzes and performances by Andre Rieu, the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra, and a salute to Budapest and Vienna. The concert also includes…
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He Was Despised from Handel’s Messiah
…works in Western choral literature, Messiah features the well-known chorus “Hallelujah.” Handel completed the composition in just 24 days and often made alterations to suit different performances. As a result,…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…that brings to life the biblical story of the creation of the world. With its vivid orchestration and expressive arias, this work remains a favorite among choirs and orchestras worldwide,…
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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13
Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich perform Tchaikovsky’s “Winterträume” Symphony….
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…or if you want to enjoy just a sampling, the pieces especially associated with Christmas include “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Glory to God,” and the magnificent “Hallelujah…
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America’s First Orchestra
…first symphony orchestra in the United States. It was 1842. John Tyler was the president. The initial discovery of gold in California had just been documented earlier in the year….
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Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
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Beethoven’s Für Elise for Piano & Orchestra, Featuring Georgii Cherkin
Experience the world premiere of the first known version of Beethoven’s Für Elise for piano and symphony orchestra. While the piano part remains unchanged, the addition of the orchestra enhances…
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Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Played by The Boston Pops Orchestra
…Pops Orchestra. It became a hit record and a signature song for the orchestra. Although the original mono version has never been available on CD, a later re-recording from 1959…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…bright, majestic, and exciting enough to keep the attention of small children. Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten This piece introduces the instruments of the orchestra, showcasing…
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Leroy Anderson
…storyline. This experience did not deter Anderson from his primary passion—composing orchestral miniatures. His works, including “The Typewriter,” “Bugler’s Holiday,” and “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” are still performed by orchestras and…
