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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…artistic horizons and establish himself among Europe’s musical elite. Throughout these early years, Beethoven’s experiences, both challenging and enriching, shaped his musical style and artistic philosophy. His journey was one…
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Leonard Bernstein
…Years and Musical Beginnings Born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Leonard Bernstein was introduced to music at a young age. His family’s home was filled with the sounds…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…the early works of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann. Hummel’s Musical Compositions Hummel’s musical compositions were versatile and extensive. He composed for nearly all musical forms, with one notable exception…
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Johann Strauss II – Napoleon March, Op. 156
Johann Strauss II composed the Napoleon March in 1854, dedicating it to Emperor Napoleon III of France. Check out more from Johann Strauss and subscribe to The Wicked North for…
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Bach Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor – 2nd Movement, Largo
…as a management consultant, trial attorney, Reagan Administration appointee, and author of five books. Paul Jones, a graduate of The Julliard School and student of Leon Fleisher, plays the accompaniment….
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Claude Debussy
…as one of the composer’s best-known pieces and is a testament to Debussy’s unique approach to musical composition. Debussy and Musical Impressionism Debussy’s music is often associated with the Impressionist…
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Leroy Anderson
…age five, Anderson began his first piano lessons under his mother’s tutelage. His father, a postal clerk, also had a musical side—playing the mandolin. This musical environment nurtured Anderson’s talent,…
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Leonard Bernstein’s Candide – Full Performance
Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” – BBC 1988 – World premiere of Scottish Opera version, directed by Jonathan Miller and John Wells. Conducted by John Mauceri, most complete version of score….
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Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tárrega – Played by José Luis León
“Recuerdos de la Alhambra” by José Luis León. – Recuerdos de la Alhambra (tremolo study, flamenco version) composed by Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909), a prolific composer for the Spanish classical guitar….
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Leonid Kuzmin Performs Rachmaninoff’s Elegie – Fantasy Pieces Op. 3
Leonid Kuzmin plays Rachmaninov’s Elegy Op. 3 in video for listening only. Please be respectful….
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Leonard Bernstein Conducts Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Finale with Vienna Philharmonic
Leonard Bernstein conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The Prestissimo Finale begins with the chorus and soloists joining together in joyous song. The soloists then reflect on…
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Asturias from Albeniz’ Suite Española, Played by Eva León on Violin
Eva León performs the violin version of Asturias by Isaac Albeniz.
