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Ludwig van Beethoven
…greatest masterpieces. In his final years, Beethoven also grappled with a legal battle over the custody of his nephew, Karl van Beethoven. Despite winning the custody battle, he failed to…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…compositions were deeply personal, often reflecting his own experiences and emotions. Despite being less known than his contemporaries, Fibich’s contribution to Czech music is undeniable, making him one of the…
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Erik Satie – Véritables Préludes Flasques
Erik Satie proposed the “True Flabby Preludes” to his editor after the “Flabby Preludes” were refused. These pieces, written “pour un chien” (for a dog), have a different style and…
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Bartok Op. 18 Etudes for Piano
Bartok Op 18 Etudes – Bela Bartok’s 3 piano etudes were written in Rákoskeresztúr, Hungary in 1918. No 1 features disjunct chromaticism, tiring to play. No 2 has extended arpeggios…
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Andor Földes Plays Brahms Intermezzo – Op. 117, No. 1
Andor Foldes, a Hungarian-born American pianist known for his interpretations of Bela Bartok and the Viennese Classical composers, passed away at the age of 78. He died after a fall…
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New Dawn – Anoushka Shankar’s Live Performance
…Singel Arts Centre in Antwerp, the performance unfolds in one uninterrupted pass, allowing the ensemble’s subtle tempo shifts and dynamic interplay to breathe naturally. Expanded sonic palette: Shankar’s sitar converses…
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George Frideric Handel
…considerable success. These large-scale concert pieces resonated with audiences and were less expensive to produce than operas, aiding Handel’s financial stability. His most renowned work, Messiah, debuted in Dublin in…
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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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Igor Stravinsky
…have left an indelible impact on the world of classical music. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and artists worldwide, proving that Stravinsky’s music transcends time, resonating with audiences even…
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Alexander Borodin
…nearly two decades. Despite remaining unfinished at the time of his death, “Prince Igor” is considered one of the greatest Russian operas, featuring lush orchestration and memorable melodies. The famous…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…whose “Palästinalied” is a moving and powerful work that reflects the religious fervor of the Crusades. 4. La Quarte Estampie Royale – Anonymous “La Quarte Estampie Royale” is an instrumental…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…but ultimately triumphed, proving that perseverance and patience can lead to success. 1. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville : A Rival’s Sabatoge Gioachino Rossini‘s opera The Barber of Seville is…
