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Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
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Leopold Mozart
…of the musical world. Leopold introduced Wolfgang to a diverse array of musical styles and composers, some of whom became personal friends and significant influences on Wolfgang’s own compositions. Through…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…while his mother, Aimée Marie Bruslé, was a Creole of French ancestry. This multicultural background played a significant role in shaping Gottschalk’s musical style in his later years. Gottschalk was…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…eminent Kapellmeister. Beethoven’s father, although not as gifted as his grandfather, was instrumental in shaping the early musical instincts of young Ludwig. Johann van Beethoven’s teaching methods were severe, often…
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Manuel Ponce
…in Aguascalientes and composed several pieces for the keyboard. Journey to Musical Maturity In his quest for a deeper understanding of music, Ponce moved to Mexico City at the age…
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Henry Purcell
…also later choose the path of music. After the unfortunate demise of his father in 1664, Purcell was placed under the guardianship of his uncle Thomas, who ensured his musical…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Keyboard Concerto in E Minor, 1st Movement
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in E Minor, Wq 15 performed by Orchestra Libera Classica on October 20th, 2012 at Ishibashi Memorial Hall, Ueno Gakuen….
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Bach Concerto for Two Keyboards in C Minor, BWV 1062 – Featuring Daniil Trifonov & Sergei Babayan
Bach’s Concerto for Two Keyboards in C minor, performed by Daniil Trifonov, Sergei Babayan, and the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gábor Takács-Nagy….
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Hummel Sonata for Mandolin and Keyboard in C Major, Op. 37a
Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Sonata for Mandolin and Keyboard in C major, performed by Anna Torge (Mandolinist) and Gerald Hambitzer (Fortepianist). Allegro con Spirito, Andante Moderato, Rondo (Allegretto)….
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…profoundly influenced his future musical compositions. Tragedy and Musical Education Tragedy struck when Bach, at the tender age of ten, lost both his parents. He was then taken in by…
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Erik Satie
Erik Alfred Leslie Satie, known after 1884 as Erik Satie, was an avant-garde French composer and pianist whose work set the stage for later musical movements such as minimalism, repetitive…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns, a name that resonates with musical prowess and genius, was a musical prodigy whose impact on the Romantic era of music was profound and enduring. Known for his…
