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Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt was a musical prodigy of extraordinary talent and influence. His innovative compositions and exceptional piano-playing techniques continue to inspire musicians worldwide. The Early Life of Franz Liszt Born…
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Felix Mendelssohn
…a visit to Paris, he studied the piano under Marie Bigot. He also received formal training in composition from Carl Friedrich Zelter, who profoundly influenced the young protege. A Prodigy…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a revered Baroque-era composer for his innovative compositions and stylistic innovations. Born in 1685, his music continues to resonate through the ages, enchanting listeners with its…
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Leroy Anderson
…Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to the recording industry. He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988. In 1995, Harvard University named its new…
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Mily Balakirev
…works are the symphonic poem “Tamara,” the overture “Russia,” and the Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor. Balakirev’s piano compositions, including the virtuosic “Islamey,” remain staples in the piano…
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…became increasingly interested in collecting and arranging English folk songs, which would become a significant influence on his music. Later Career and Major Works In the 1920s and 1930s, Vaughan…
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Jean Sibelius – Finlandia, Op. 26, Performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius’ Finlandia Op.26 – Thrilling protest against Russian censorship, an unofficial national anthem….
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Bach’s Prelude in C Major on Harpsichord
I recorded JS Bach’s famous Prelude in C on the harpsichord before it went out of tune. The harpsichord is tuned in Kirnberger III temperament, making a C major chord…
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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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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…highly successful European tour. Their journey led them to England where Hummel received further instruction from the renowned Italian composer, Muzio Clementi. During his time in England, Hummel performed a…
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Max Bruch
…tide of anti-German sentiment leading up to World War I, Bruch’s compositions left a lasting impression on the British and American audiences. A Maestro in Berlin In the final decades…
