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J.S. Bach – Prelude in D, BWV 1007, Played by Per-Olov Kindgren
Per-Olov Kindgren has released his 3rd CD titled “AIR” featuring popular classical pieces by composers like Bach, Handel, and Pachelbel. The CD includes his performance of J. S. Bach’s “Prelude…
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Glass Harp – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J.S. Bach
J.S. Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor arranged for glass harp by Robert Tiso. Listen to the album “Crystal Harmony” on CD Baby, iTunes, or Amazon. The album…
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Offenbach – La Belle Hélène (1952)
…André Dran sing a beautiful duetto from Offenbach’s La belle Hélène. The recording, conducted by René Leibowitz in 1952, is a classic that should be heard by any Offenbach fan….
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Jacques Offenbach – Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann
Jacques Offenbach’s opera, “Les contes d’Hoffmann” (The Tales of Hoffmann), premiered in Paris on February 10, 1881. The libretto was written by Jules Barbier and is based on three short…
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Barcarolle by Offenbach
Jacques Offenbach’s “Barcarolle” from his opera ‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’ performed by Andy Costello, Danny Fong, and Julien Neel. A barcarole is a folk song sung by Venetian gondoliers or a…
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Barcarolle by Jacques Offenbach
On a beautiful sunny day in Norway, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Hol Kommune, a performance of Jacques Offenbach’s Barcarolle was filmed on October 17, 2010. Offenbach, a German-born…
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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.”…
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Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel
Soothing Classic Music
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Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel
Favorite version, not original. Still enjoy it.
