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Mendelssohn – Italian Symphony No. 4 in A – 1st Movement
The Symphony No. 4 in A major, also known as the Italian Symphony, was composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1833. Inspired by his travels through Italy, the symphony showcases the…
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Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony No. 4 – Violin Master Class with Helmut Mebert
The Berliner Philharmoniker supports the YouTube Symphony Orchestra, aiming to work with young musicians and bring classical music to a global audience. Learn more at http://www.youtube.com/symphony. Check out the Berliner…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…Brandenburg Concertos are a masterclass in Baroque composition. 2. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 Symphony No. 40 in G minor by Mozart is a prime example…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
…(1797-1828) A 14-year-old boy writes a symphony(!), but instead of finishing it, he leaves it hanging. Schubert would move on to write his first official (and complete) symphony just two…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…piano sonatas adopted a darker, more introspective tone. The Pastoral Symphony: A Reflection of Life in Deafness His Sixth Symphony, also known as the Pastoral Symphony, is particularly reflective of his life…
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George Frideric Handel
…his career, giving him the opportunity to compose his first opera, Almira. Italian Sojourn Intrigued by Italian music styles, Handel embarked on an Italian grand tour in 1706. He composed…
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The Italian Girl in Algiers (L’Italiana in Algeri) – Complete Opera by Rossini
The Italian Girl in Algiers is a comedic opera by Gioachino Rossini. Performed by Livermore Valley Opera.
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Anton Bruckner
…Wagner, whose innovative approaches to orchestration and harmony left a lasting impact on his music. Major Compositions: Symphony No. 3 Bruckner’s third symphony marked a turning point in his career,…
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Beethoven – Eroica Symphony No. 3 – ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
Experience Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, also known as Eroica, performed by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Boder. This popular symphony was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven…
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Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F Major – 4th Movement
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 is a light-hearted symphony composed in 1812. It is sometimes referred to as “my little Symphony in F” by Beethoven himself….
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…Eroica Symphony. This symphony, originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, was Beethoven’s grandest and most original work to date, earning him widespread acclaim. However, this period was also marked by Beethoven’s…