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Listening Forward Without Letting Go
…a springboard, inspiring and motivating rather than suppressing. Put Tchaikovsky’s public joy back into public spaces, the sort of kinetic rush you can feel in the fourth movement of Symphony…
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Modest Mussorgsky
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky was a Russian composer renowned for his innovative contributions to Russian music in the 19th century. His compositions, particularly his operas and piano works, are celebrated for…
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Yeol Eum Son Performs Bach’s Sheep May Safely Graze
Son performs Bach-Petri at Cliburn 2009.
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Dmitri Shostakovich
…music continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. Whether encountered in a concert hall or through classical music videos, the music of Shostakovich continues to resonate with its unique blend…
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Igor Stravinsky
…the modernist era of music. Early Years: 1882-1902 Born on June 17, 1882, in Oranienbaum, Russia, Igor Stravinsky was exposed to music at a very young age. His parents, Fyodor…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…Symphonic Dances, Rachmaninoff’s music speaks to the human condition in all its complexity. His life and work serve as a testament to the enduring power of music to express the…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
…take a look at some of these young geniuses and explore their contributions to the world of classical music. 1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Mozart is often hailed as the…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…behind a rich body of work that continues to be appreciated by music enthusiasts worldwide. His symphonic works, especially the popular symphonic suite Scheherazade, the Capriccio Espagnol, and the Russian…
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Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E Flat major – Performed by Tina Horvat
Tina Horvat performs Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto in E flat major with the Zagreb Philharmonic orchestra, conducted by Tomislav Fačini. The concerto has three movements: Allegro con spirito, Andante, and Rondo….
