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Schubert – Death and the Maiden Quartet in D Minor
…movement is adapted from Schubert’s song “Death and the Maiden”. Ariel Dorfman’s play and Roman Polanski’s film, both titled “Death and the Maiden,” are named after this quartet. (60 words)…
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Schubert’s Death and the Maiden Quartet in D Minor – Andante Con Moto 1 of 2- Performed by the Takacs Quartet
The “Death and the Maiden” Quartet in D minor by Franz Schubert is a popular composition. It was written in 1824, shortly after Schubert’s health declined. The second movement of…
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Snow Maiden by Rimsky-Korsakov – Full Recording
Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera “The Snow Maiden.”…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…masterful musical evocations of myths and legends. Works such as Snow Maiden, Sadko, The Tsar’s Bride, The Tale of Tsar Saltan, and The Golden Cockerel showcase his ability to create…
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…to provide two separate ensembles for the Titanic’s maiden voyage. There was a quintet consisting of two violins, two cellos, and a bass that played for tea, church services, and…
