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David Fray Performs Schubert’s Moment Musicaux No. 3
David Fray, a young French pianist, brings his unique sensibilities to Schubert after the success of his Bach concertos.
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…moment during the premiere of his Ninth Symphony, where he insisted on conducting alongside another conductor who actually led the orchestra. This event underscored the severe impact of his deafness,…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…in D minor, Op. 125 Ludwig von Beethoven’s final symphony, the Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, “Choral,” represents a groundbreaking moment in classical music history. The inclusion…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…serene melody offers a moment of quiet introspection during the busy holiday season. If you’re looking for a choral version, here’s a lovely one, though I’m partial to this spectacular…
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Classical Music for Funerals
…in the corners of many important and somber moments outside of the concert hall. The work was played at the funerals of Albert Einstein and Princess Grace of Monaco, and…
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Samuel Barber
…performed on momentous and somber occasions. His Piano Concerto won the Pulitzer Prize in 1962 and resulted in international success for Barber. Personal Life and Relationships Barber’s personal life was…
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Pavane for a Dead Princess by Maurice Ravel – Eastman Percussion Ensemble
…combines elements from the original piano and orchestral versions. The percussion quartet arrangement highlights the timbral possibilities of percussion instruments to evoke the character of specific moments in the music….
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Erik Satie
…began to attract groups of young composers, among them the group known as Les Six. The Influencer and the Rise to Fame A pivotal moment in Satie’s career came in…
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Joseph Haydn
…power of creativity and the enduring impact of art. So, next time you listen to a Haydn symphony or a Haydn string quartet, take a moment to appreciate the man…
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Francisco Tárrega
…studied composition under Emilio Arrieta. Arrieta, upon witnessing Tárrega’s prowess with the guitar, convinced him to abandon his piano studies and focus solely on mastering the guitar. From that moment…
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Van Cliburn Plays Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 (1958)
Van Cliburn’s iconic performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at the 1958 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, captured the hearts of the Russian people and marked a pivotal moment in…
