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Johann Strauss II – Napoleon March, Op. 156
Johann Strauss II composed the Napoleon March in 1854, dedicating it to Emperor Napoleon III of France. Check out more from Johann Strauss and subscribe to The Wicked North for…
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Jacques Offenbach
…Second French Empire and Later Years Offenbach’s works often contained gentle satires of the empire of Napoleon III, leading to the composer becoming associated with the Second French Empire. He…
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Fernando Sor
…his military education. The Invasion and the Aftermath: Sor’s Political Stand Fernando Sor’s life took a dramatic turn when Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain in 1808. A patriot at heart, Sor…
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Niccolò Paganini
…Piombino by Napoleon’s sister, Princess Elisa Baciocchi. However, the allure of the virtuoso life was too strong, and he soon returned to touring Europe, amassing wealth and popularity on the…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…Eroica Symphony. This symphony, originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, was Beethoven’s grandest and most original work to date, earning him widespread acclaim. However, this period was also marked by Beethoven’s…
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Johann Strauss I
…Vienna, where he earned the sobriquet, “the Austrian Napoleon.” His fame reached new heights in 1834 when he was appointed bandmaster to the 1st Vienna Militia Regiment. The following year,…
