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Johann Strauss II – Kaiser-Jubiläum, Op. 434
“Kaiser-Jubiläum” or Jubelwalzer by Johann Strauss II – composed in 1888 for Emperor Franz Joseph I’s 40th anniversary….
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Klug Gretelein, Op. 462 – Johann Strauss II
“Klug Gretelein, Op. 462” performed by Johann Strauss Orchestra, conducted by Jack Rothstein….
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Johann Strauss I – Taubernl-Walzer, Op. 1
Taubernl-Walzer by Johann Strauss I, performed by Camerata Cassovia and conducted by Christian Pollack.
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Edvard Grieg
…to co-found the Copenhagen concert society, Euterpe, aimed at promoting the works of young Scandinavian composers. The Composer’s Marriage and Personal Life On June 11, 1867, Grieg married his first…
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Erik Satie
…Honfleur, Normandy, to a French father and a British mother. His father, Alfred, was a ship’s broker and composer, and his mother, Jane, was a pianist and composer. Sadly, his…
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Claude Debussy
Achille-Claude Debussy, more commonly known as Claude Debussy, was an emblematic French composer whose work served as a cornerstone for the music of the 20th century. His innovative approach to…
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Flight of the Bumblebee – Rimsky-Korsakov
“Flight of the Bumblebee” performed by Fabrizio Chiarenza on accordion. The composition is by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The piece is known by various names in different languages, including “Hummelflug” (German), “El…
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America’s First Orchestra
…Rooms on Lower Broadway. It was a three-hour affair with around 600 in attendance. The program included works by Beethoven, Weber, Rossini, Hummel and Mozart, and featured two of the…
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Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius, the emblematic Finnish composer, is distinguished for his profound influence on the development of symphony and symphonic poems, and is often associated with the surge of nationalism in…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
(sponsored) When you think of classical music, you probably picture violins, pianos, and trumpets. But did you know some composers have used super weird instruments to create their masterpieces? Classical…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
Folk music, with its deep-rooted connection to cultural traditions and the human experience, has been a wellspring of inspiration for classical composers throughout history. The simple charm and unfiltered emotions…
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Andre Rieu Performs Johann Strauss Medley
Andre Rieu performs a medley of popular songs, including “Als flotter Geist,” “Song of Barinkay,” “2nd Wienerblut,” “Lips are Silent,” and “Tanzen möcht ich.”…
