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Joseph Haydn
…music scene he would later dominate. His father, Mathias Haydn, a wheelwright, and his mother Maria Haydn, née Koller, a cook, were not musically educated. However, they nurtured a love…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…featured massive choral arrangements and instrumental motets, which were central to the liturgy. Gabrieli’s work played a significant role in shaping the musical landscape of the 16th century. Early Years…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…well as the emergence of new musical forms and styles. Here are five essential classical works from this era: 1. Nuper Rosarum Flores – Guillaume Dufay Guillaume Dufay was a…
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Gabriel Fauré
…and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Early Life and Musical Journey Born on May 12, 1845, in Pamiers, France, Fauré was the youngest of six children. His musical talent was…
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Edvard Grieg
…an emblem of Norwegian musical nationalism is a tale of talent, perseverance, and a deep-rooted love for his homeland. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Edvard Grieg was born on the…
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Fernando Sor
…teacher. His life was a melange of musical prowess, patriotism, and a constant quest for perfection. Today, he is remembered and revered for his significant contributions to classical guitar, his…
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Leopold Mozart’s Toy Symphony, Performed by Ensemble Metamorphosis
Enjoy Ensemble Metamorphosis performing Leopold Mozart’s lighthearted and playful Toy Symphony….
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Grainger’s Molly on the Shore – Performed by UT Wind Ensemble
Percy Grainger’s Molly on the Shore, performed by the University of Texas Wind Ensemble….
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First Movement of Fibich Quintet in D Major, Op. 42 – Amici Chamber Ensemble
Toronto Chamber Music presents the Amici Chamber Ensemble performing Zdeněk Fibich’s Quintet in D Major, Op. 42 – first movement….
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Luigi Boccherini – Stabat Mater, Performed by Amarida Ensemble
Luigi Boccherini’s Stabat Mater performed by Amarida Ensemble with Stefanie Steger, soprano….
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Corelli – Trio Sonata in F Major – Op. 3, No. 1 – Ensemble Giardino di Delizie
Ensemble Giardino di Delizie performs Corelli’s Trio Sonata in F Major, which includes four movements: Grave, Allegro, Vivace and Allegro….
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Ensemble Planeta Sings Air on a G String – J.S. Bach
Ensemble Planeta performs.
