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Jean Sibelius
…style and approach. Love, Marriage, and the Birth of a National Hero During his student years in Helsinki, Sibelius met and fell in love with Aino Järnefelt, the daughter of…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…the wake of tempestuous bravura displayed by the likes of Liszt. Hummel’s death on October 17, 1837, in Weimar marked the end of a musical era. He was the last…
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Kurt Moll Performs Brahms’ Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121
…is well with man,” “I turned and looked upon all,” “O death, O death, how bitter thou art,” and “When I spoke with the tongues of men and of angels.”…
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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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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…about music education and served as a professor at the Moscow Conservatory from 1932 until his death. He also held various administrative positions within the Soviet music establishment, including serving…
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Richard Wagner
…bond with Ludwig Geyer, a painter, actor and poet, who became Wagner’s stepfather. Wagner’s childhood was largely influenced by Geyer’s love for theater, which sparked a flame in the young…
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Jules Massenet
…ironmaster. His family relocated to Paris when he was just eleven years old. This move set the stage for his lifelong love for music, as he joined the Paris Conservatoire…
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Erik Satie
…Paris, France, due to cirrhosis of the liver. His death marked the end of a life dedicated to creating a unique style of music that challenged conventional norms and paved…
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Claude Debussy
…impact of these relationships on Debussy’s life and work is undeniable, adding a layer of complexity to the understanding of the man behind the music. Debussy’s Death and Legacy Debussy’s…
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George Gershwin
…numbers and poignant ballads quickly became a hallmark of the “Gershwin style.” Jazz and Classical Music: 1924-1928 Gershwin’s love for jazz and classical music was evident in his compositions. The…
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Gioachino Rossini
…Isabella’s death in 1845, Rossini married his mistress, Olympe Pelissier. Later Works and Retirement In 1824, Rossini travelled, via London, to Paris where he lived for five years and served…
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Sergei Prokofiev
…condemnation and personal health struggles in his later years, Prokofiev continued to compose music up until his death. Legacy and Influence Prokofiev’s death on March 5, 1953, occurred on the…
