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Igor Stravinsky

…significantly influenced Stravinsky’s musical development. The Russian Period: 1902-1914 Stravinsky’s early creative phase, often referred to as the “Russian Period,” was characterized by a rich immersion in Russian folklore and…
How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

…especially when traditional hearing became almost non-existent. Beethoven’s late compositions, such as the last five string quartets and piano sonatas, were crafted during a period of near-total deafness. These works…
Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

…Century The 16th century was a period of great innovation and experimentation in classical music. Here are five classical works from this era: 1. Spem in Alium – Thomas Tallis…
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

…Prague. Both operas are considered among Mozart’s most important works and continue to be mainstays of the operatic repertoire today. Later Years and Final Works Mozart’s later years were marked…
Isaac Albéniz

…influence on Albéniz. Inspired by Pedrell, Albéniz began incorporating Spanish folk music idioms into his compositions. The Middle Period: A Flourishing Career In the late 1880s, Albéniz’s career reached its…
Ludwig van Beethoven

…first symptoms of a hearing disorder, which would later culminate in total deafness. The Middle Period: A New Musical Direction The period from 1803 to 1812, known as Beethoven’s “middle”…
Johann Sebastian Bach

…incident from this period was Bach’s introduction to the beauty of the soprano singing voice, which he himself possessed. However, after his voice changed, he switched to playing the violin…
Johannes Brahms

…continues to live on, enchanting audiences with its timeless beauty and profound depth. Johannes Brahms, the stalwart of classical tradition in the Romantic period, has left an indelible mark on…
Domenico Scarlatti

…the pulse of the Baroque period, continue to captivate audiences today. The Genesis of a Maestro Born in Naples on October 26, 1685, Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti was the sixth of…
Manuel Ponce

Manuel Maria Ponce Cuellar, was a trailblazer in the sphere of Mexican classical music. He was the pioneer who brought Mexican folk and popular music into the realm of classical…
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 – 4th Movement – Played on Period Instruments

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 op. 125 – Fourth Movement (Part 3 of 3) on period instruments, performed by The London Classical Players with various soloists and conducted by Sir Roger…
Arnold Schoenberg

Arnold Schoenberg was one of the most influential composers and music theorists of the 20th century. Schoenberg’s works represent a significant transition in Western classical music, particularly in the realms…

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