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Leroy Anderson – The Typewriter – Józefina Orchestra
Tadeusz Płatek, a conductor and typewriter player, performs with the “Józefina” Orchestra at the Polish National Opera….
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…instrumental version by the Kanneh-Masons. 6. Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson American composer Leroy Anderson’s orchestral treat, Sleigh Ride, has become synonymous with Christmas festivities. Composed in 1948, its jingling…
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Barber’s Pas de Deux – Piano Duet by Anderson & Roe
The Anderson & Roe Piano Duo performs Samuel Barber’s “Pas de deux” from Souvenirs, Op. 28. The piece and video are featured on their debut album, “Reimagine.” This adrenalized album…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…play it well. 7. The Typophone Leroy Anderson might have been the first to add the sound of a typewriter to his music (listen to his “The Typewriter” here). The…
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Anderson & Roe Play Blue Danube Fantasy
Anderson & Roe Piano Duet perform “BLUE DANUBE FANTASY,” a new interpretation of the Blue Danube Waltzes. The composition aims to bring out the underlying emotions of the Viennese Waltz….
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
(sponsored) It’s hard to imagine writing music you can’t hear, but that’s exactly what Ludwig van Beethoven did. As one of the greatest composers in history, Beethoven didn’t just face…
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Samuel Barber
…the NBC Symphony Orchestra in 1938 solidified Barber’s reputation as a major American composer. A Prolific Composer Barber’s output was diverse and prolific. He composed over 48 opus-length works and…
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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…Typewriter by Leroy Anderson: With its playful use of a typewriter as an instrument, this piece is both clever and engaging. William Tell Overture by Rossini: This well-known piece features…
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Debussy – Et La Lune Descend Sur Le Temple Qui Fut from Images, Series 2
John Anderson performs Debussy’s “Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut,” a piece dedicated to his friend Louis Laloy. The composition incorporates exotic scales and harmonies based on…
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Leopold Mozart
Johann Georg Leopold Mozart, born on November 14, 1719, in Augsburg, Germany, is primarily celebrated today as the father and mentor of the legendary classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. However,…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
Throughout history, there have been enormously talented composers who, even in their youth, created awe-inspiring works of art that continue to captivate audiences to this day. In this article, we’ll…
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Aaron Copland
…a concert by the Polish composer-pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Copland decided to become a composer. He began formal lessons in harmony, theory, and composition with Rubin Goldmark, a renowned teacher…
