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Maurice Ravel
…Ravel had already made his mark as a gifted pianist, earning a place at France’s premier music college, the Paris Conservatoire. Paris Conservatoire and Musical Evolution At the Paris Conservatoire,…
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The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini – Livermore Valley Opera
“The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia) by Gioachino Rossini is a riotous comedy and considered one of the greatest Italian opera buffas ever written. The opera features memorable…
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Donizetti – Enrico di Borgogna – Full Opera
Donizetti’s first opera, Enrico di Borgogna, was recorded in a world premiere performance by the Vadstena Academy Orchestra and Choir in August 2012. The opera is a semiseria (‘opera eroica’)…
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Igor Stravinsky – Sacrificial Dance from The Rite of Spring
“The Rite of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky is a famous ballet with music that is considered one of the greatest and most influential compositions in history. It features innovative rhythmic…
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Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker – Waltz of the Flowers in full screen. Don’t stand too close to avoid blurring. Check out my other ballet videos by clicking on my name. This…
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Tchaikovsky – Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker Suite
…and princes whisk girls away to a magical realm. Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music has played a significant role in the ballet’s enduring popularity. The Nutcracker Suite, in its shortened orchestral version,…
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Luigi Boccherini
…pursued artistic careers, with Giovanni Gastone becoming a notable poet and ballet dancer and his sisters Maria Ester and Anna Matilde gaining fame as a ballet dancer and an opera…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…Suite by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Typically associated with the holidays, this ballet music is magical and has delighted kids for over a hundred years. The full ballet can be viewed…
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Samuel Barber
…ten, Barber embarked on the ambitious project of composing an opera, titled The Rose Tree. Though the opera remained incomplete, it stands as a testament to his precocious talent. By…
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Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell was a noteworthy English composer of the Baroque era. Known for his exquisite operas, semi-operas, songs, and his substantial contributions to sacred music, Purcell’s compositions have resonated across…
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George Gershwin – An American in Paris
Gershwin in North Korea.
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