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Leroy Anderson – Irish Suite
Leroy Anderson’s “Irish Suite” performed by the Radio Symphony Orchestra of SWF Kaiserslautern, conducted by Emmerich Smola. The suite includes “The Irish Washerwoman,” “The Minstrel Boy,” “The Rakes of Mallow,”…
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Grainger – Irish Tune from County Derry – Performed by U.S. Marine Band
U.S. Marine Band performs Percy Grainger’s Irish Tune….
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Muzio Clementi
…remain essential pedagogical material for pianists to this day. Gradus ad Parnassum was notable for its systematic approach to developing technical skills, making it an indispensable resource for pianists seeking…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…paternal grandfather, Arkady Alexandrovich, was a musician trained under the Irish composer, John Field. Meanwhile, his father, Vasily Arkadievich Rachmaninoff, was an army officer and an amateur pianist. His mother,…
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Classical Music for Funerals
…of Augustus J. Jaeger, who supported Elgar during his struggles with self-doubt and depression. 4. Percy Grainger – Irish Tune from County Derry The tender opening and glorious high notes…
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Franz Liszt
…a plethora of works that ranged from technically challenging pieces for advanced pianists to simpler compositions accessible to intermediate-level pianists. The Legacy of Franz Liszt Today, Liszt is often hailed…
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Domenico Scarlatti
…Venice in 1704. In Venice, Scarlatti encountered the musical genius of George Frederic Handel and Irishman Thomas Roseingrave. This interaction with international talents broadened his musical horizons. Roseingrave, in particular,…
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Philip Martin Performs The Banjo by Gottschalk
Irish pianist Philip Martin performs “The Banjo” by Gottschalk in Mexico City….
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Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann, nee Wieck, was a German pianist and composer in the Romantic music era, in addition to being the wife of composer Robert Schumann. She was an exceptional talent,…
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Sergei Prokofiev
…to break the mold and create innovative music. Prokofiev: The Composer-Pianist Prokofiev’s initial fame stemmed from his role as a composer-pianist, with his first two piano concertos marking him as…
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John Williams
…aimed to become a concert pianist, but after hearing the performance of other talented pianists like John Browning and Van Cliburn, he shifted his focus to composition. A Stellar Career…
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Gershwin’s Summertime
Check out Pianistaitaliano’s jazz piano playlist for summertime on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jrtpjbTQrzvJLYoveIqws. Learn to play piano songs quickly and easily with this app: https://tinyurl.com/pianista-flowkey. Listen to beautiful movie soundtracks and themes…
