New England Conservatory - Classical Clips

Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?

…ragtime, waltzes, sacred music, classical works, and opera selections. Wallace Hartley, age 33 – Violinist Wallace Hartley, the bandleader, was from Lancashire, England. He had grown up in a home…
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

…the age of 12, Rimsky-Korsakov was enrolled in the College of Naval Cadets in St. Petersburg. His family’s move to this culturally vibrant city opened up a new world of…
Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers

…composed his First Symphony as a graduation piece from the Petrograd Conservatory, finishing it by the time he was 19. The premiere was organized by the Conservatory’s director, Alexander Glazunov…
Edvard Grieg

…enrolled in the Leipzig Conservatory in 1858. Formation of a Nationalist Composer Grieg’s time at the Leipzig Conservatory played a pivotal role in shaping his musical style. He was deeply…
Manuel Ponce

…of 18. He continued his music education at the National Conservatory, where he studied solfege, music theory, and analysis. However, already possessing advanced musical knowledge, Ponce found the curriculum at…
Benjamin Britten

…and orchestral compositions. Early Life and Education Edward Benjamin Britten was born on November 22, 1913, in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. From a young age, Britten displayed extraordinary musical talent, composing…
Dmitri Kabalevsky

…from 1918 to 1925, where he studied piano with Alexander Goldenweiser and composition with Nikolai Myaskovsky. Later, he continued his studies at the Moscow Conservatory. Career and Works Kabalevsky’s career…
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

…newly established St. Petersburg Conservatory. As one of the institution’s first composition students, Tchaikovsky received an extensive musical education while also providing private lessons to other students. In 1863, he…
Sergei Prokofiev

…to the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Although Prokofiev was several years younger than his classmates, he stood out for his unique perspective and unorthodox compositions. During his time at the Conservatory,…
Muzio Clementi

…Under Baroni’s tutelage, the young Clementi developed formidable keyboard skills and demonstrated exceptional talent. At the age of thirteen, Clementi embarked on a journey to England, where he would spend…
Gustav Holst

…he was not averse to experimenting with new forms and styles. His music reflects influences from Ralph Vaughan Williams, a contemporary and confidant, and the new European music, particularly the…
Johann Nepomuk Hummel

…highly successful European tour. Their journey led them to England where Hummel received further instruction from the renowned Italian composer, Muzio Clementi. During his time in England, Hummel performed a…

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