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J.S. Bach – Fugue Suite BWV 1001, Performed by Simon Dinnigan
Simon Dinnigan plays J.S. Bach’s Fugue Suite….
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Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major on Harp Guitar
Michael Hedges performed Bach’s first cello suite (the prelude, BWV 1007), on the harp guitar in G major at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA on 8/1/87….
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Allemande from Bach’s Lute Suite, Played by João Caetano
João Caetano plays the Allemande from Bach’s Lute Suite on classic guitar….
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J.S. Bach Cello Suite No. 3 – Prelude & Gigue, Performed by Akinobu Matsuda
Akinobu Matsuda, a renowned classical guitarist in Japan, presents “J.S.Bach Cello Suite no.3” on the ‘Sound of the Guitar 4’ CD. He is highly esteemed and can be likened to…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…often gets overshadowed by his more renowned contemporaries like Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana. However, Fibich’s contribution to Czech music, particularly his operas, orchestral work, and piano compositions, is immeasurable…
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Domenico Scarlatti
Domenico Scarlatti, born in a family of musical virtuosos, carved a distinct niche for himself with his unique compositions and dynamically unconventional style. His 555 keyboard sonatas, that resonate with…
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Franz Schubert
…through the echoes of his enchanting symphonies, operas, and lieder compositions. Early Life and Musical Prodigy Born on January 31, 1797, in Himmelpfortgrund, Austria, Schubert was the offspring of a…
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Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His symphonies, concerti, chamber music, piano works, and choral compositions have transcended…
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Niccolò Paganini
…performance. Paganini was an innovator, introducing new methods of fingering and tuning, and making extensive use of harmonics and pizzicato effects. Compositions Paganini’s compositions are revered as some of the…
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Percy Grainger
…education. He studied piano with James Kwast and composition with Iwan Knorr at the Hoch Conservatory. Grainger gained attention in Europe for his virtuosic piano performances and compositions during his…
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Arnold Schoenberg
…a compositional technique that abandoned traditional tonal centers. His seminal work, “Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11,” marked his departure from tonal harmony. This innovative approach to composition provoked strong reactions…
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Leonard Bernstein
…New York Philharmonic in the 1960s sparked a renewed interest in Mahler’s works. Bernstein’s Compositions Inspired by His Jewish Heritage Bernstein’s Jewish heritage deeply influenced his compositions. His first significant…
