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Eugene Istomin plays Debussy’s Reflets Dans L’eau
American pianist Eugene George Istomin, born in 1925, was known for his piano trio work with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose. His performances included orchestral music with conductors like Eugene…
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Johann Pachelbel
…music. This article delves into the life and works of this influential German composer and organist, whose contributions to the Baroque music era continue to be celebrated today. Early Life…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…to use as a violinist and sometimes as an organist. He earned his reputation as a brilliant performer, which led to his appointment as the organist at the New Church…
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…of genres. The White Star Line repertoire book had over 300 different pieces, and first-class passengers could make selections from the list for the musicians to play. The list included…
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Muzio Clementi
Muzio Clementi, born on January 23, 1752, in Rome, Italy, was a prolific composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor, and music publisher who played a pivotal role in the development of classical…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff, a multifaceted Russian musician, has unarguably etched his name in the annals of classical music as an exceptional composer, remarkable pianist, and a seasoned conductor. With a musical…
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Gershwin’s Summertime
…on this Spotify playlist, which also includes some of Pianistaitaliano’s own works: https://open.spotify.com/user/1139683356/playlist/6sNDAFPubg3k4CuyH1fqrR?si=oRx9tR6HQbaEvh3wy2GnPA. Find Alfonso Gugliucci’s music on Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/alfonso-gugliucci/328630711. Also available on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/playlist/6223907424?utm_source=deezer&utm_content=playlist-6223907424&utm_term=2105452042_1563214350&utm_medium=web. Pianistaitaliano shares a version…
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Luigi Boccherini
Luigi Boccherini, a prominent figure of the Classical period, is renowned for his distinctive contributions to the realm of chamber music. His virtuosity as a cellist and composer has left…
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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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Claude Debussy
…term ‘Impressionist’ when applied to his music, preferring to see his work as a reflection of his own personal musical style. Nevertheless, Debussy’s music shares many characteristics with Impressionist art….
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Fernando Sor
Born in the heart of Barcelona, Fernando Sor, a man of Catalan roots, etched his name indelibly in the annals of music as a virtuoso classical guitarist, composer, and music…
