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Christoph Willibald Gluck
…where he received a strong classical education. By the age of 18, Gluck left home to pursue a career in music, eventually studying in Prague, where he supported himself by…
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Henry Purcell – Rondeau from Abdelazer, Z.570 – Voices of Music
On period instruments, Voices of Music play Purcell’s Rondeau from the play Abdelazer….
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J.S. Bach – Magnificat, BWV 243 – Netherlands Bach Society
Bach’s Magnificat, performed on Baroque period instruments by Netherlands Bach Society….
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Benjamin Britten
Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron of Aldeburgh, was an English composer, conductor, and pianist whose work helped to shape 20th-century classical music. Britten was best known for his operas, vocal works,…
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Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto in D Major – Op. 6, No. 4
Voices of Music present Corelli’s Concerto in D Major on period instruments….
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff, a multifaceted Russian musician, has unarguably etched his name in the annals of classical music as an exceptional composer, remarkable pianist, and a seasoned conductor. With a musical…
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Frédéric Chopin
…reflects a perfect blend of his classical training and the romantic spirit of the era. His works are recognized for their expressive depth, lyrical melodies, harmonic richness, and technical challenges….
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Max Bruch
…of the most popular violin concertos from the Romantic period. Other works, such as “Scottish Fantasy” and “Kol Nidrei” are still widely played, showcasing Bruch’s versatility and command over different…
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Alexander Glazunov
Alexander Glazunov was a Russian composer known for his exceptional musical talent and significant contributions to the classical music world. Early Life Born on August 10, 1865, in St. Petersburg,…
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Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn, born as Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, was a German composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher during the Romantic period. Early Life Born in Hamburg, Germany, on February 3, 1809,…
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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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Claude Debussy
…and she later recommended him to the prestigious Paris Conservatoire. In 1872, a ten-year-old Debussy entered the Paris Conservatoire, where he spent the next 11 years honing his skills in…
