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Bach’s Prelude in C Major on Harpsichord
…from C major. Kirnberger, a student of Bach’s, wrote out all he learned from Bach. His ideas on harmonic rhythm and repose emphasize the rhythm reflecting the type of music….
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Bach’s Little Fugue in G Minor, Performed by Organist Edith Hanselman
Edith Hanselman, organist and music director of Strathroy United Church, performs J.S. Bach’s famous Little Fugue in G Minor at the Going Through the Gates Sunday service on June 15,…
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Aaron Copland
…a concert by the Polish composer-pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Copland decided to become a composer. He began formal lessons in harmony, theory, and composition with Rubin Goldmark, a renowned teacher…
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
Some of the world’s most celebrated classical music composers have been known not just for their extraordinary musical talents but also for their fiery tempers or difficult behaviors. Their personal…
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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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Johann Nepomuk Hummel – Concerto in G Major for Piano and Violin, Op. 17
Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Concerto for piano, violin, and orchestra, performed by the WDR Sinfonieorchester with Herbert Schuch on piano and Mirijam Contzen on violin. The concert was conducted by Reinhard…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel – Cello Sonata in A Major
Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Cello Sonata in A major, Op. 104, consists of three movements: Allegro grazioso, Romanze (Poco Adagio), and Finale (Allegro non troppo)….
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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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Telemann – Flute Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D1 – Featuring Sebastian Wittiber
Georg Philipp Telemann’s Flute Concerto in D major, performed by the hr-Sinfonieorchester, conducted by Richard Egarr. The concerto consists of four movements: I. Andante, II. Allegro, III. Largo, and IV….
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Donizetti – Dom Sebastian – Complete Opera
On February 10, 1999, Donizetti’s opera “Don Sebastiano” was performed at the Teatro Arriaga in Bilbao….
