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Edward Elgar

…Hope and Glory”, became an unofficial second national anthem for the British Empire. Later Years and Legacy Despite achieving international recognition, Elgar felt himself to be an outsider, both musically…
Jean Sibelius

…8, 1865, in Hämeenlinna, Finland, Jean Sibelius was the second of three children in a well-educated family of Swedish origin. Tragically, his father, a medical doctor known for his financial…
Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?

…ragtime, waltzes, sacred music, classical works, and opera selections. Wallace Hartley, age 33 – Violinist Wallace Hartley, the bandleader, was from Lancashire, England. He had grown up in a home…
Louis Moreau Gottschalk – The Last Hope, Op. 16

Composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s piece “The Last Hope,” recorded by Leonard Pennario….
Haydn – The Creation Oratorio

…harp, the lyre awake!” In Scene 4, God commands “Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven,” leading to trio-led chorus “The heavens are telling the Glory of God.”…
Giacomo Puccini

…impact of his earlier works. Seeking to recapture his former glory, Puccini embarked on his final project, Turandot, in 1920. The Final Chapter: “Turandot” and Puccini’s Passing While working on…
Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition

…or if you want to enjoy just a sampling, the pieces especially associated with Christmas include “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Glory to God,” and the magnificent “Hallelujah…
Pachelbel’s Canon in D – Piano Improvisation by Mike Strickland

…in D solo piano improvisation by Mike Strickland. Sheet Music available at https://www.musicnotes.com/l/C59hP. Variations of the Canon in D with different styles. Listen to Mike’s music on Pandora at http://www.pandora.com/mike-strickland.…
Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid – The SFA Symphony Orchestra

The SFA Symphony Orchestra performs Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid….
Copland’s Appalachian Spring – Performed by Frankfurt Radio Symphony

Alondra de la Parra conducts the Frankfurt Radio Symphony in a live performance of Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” The suite for 13 instruments features eight movements, including “Variations on a…
From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies

…resonant compositions pay homage to the beauty and nostalgia of English folk traditions. Folk Influence on Aaron Copland Aaron Copland masterfully integrated folk elements into his compositions. With a deep…
Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man

Prom’s First Night: Copland’s Fanfare…