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Characteristic Dances from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite – Op. 71a
Dances Caracteristiques by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performed by the Jakarta Concert Orchestra, conducted by Avip Priatna.
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Sergei Prokofiev
…to break the mold and create innovative music. Prokofiev: The Composer-Pianist Prokofiev’s initial fame stemmed from his role as a composer-pianist, with his first two piano concertos marking him as…
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John Williams
…aimed to become a concert pianist, but after hearing the performance of other talented pianists like John Browning and Van Cliburn, he shifted his focus to composition. A Stellar Career…
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Max Bruch
…Works of Max Bruch Bruch’s works, characterized by their melodic richness and technical excellence, have withstood the test of time. His “Violin Concerto No. 1, in G minor” remains one…
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Cruda Sorte! Amor Riranno! from Verdi’s L’italiana in Algeri
…Her short cavatina vividly portrays her character, transitioning from fury to reminiscence and then back to assertiveness. This showcases her dramatic depth and strength as a character in Rossini’s heroines….
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Gabriel Fauré
French composer and pianist Gabriel Fauré holds a prominent place in the musical landscape of France and beyond. His unique blend of classical and modern styles has influenced countless musicians…
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
…Characteristic Dances performed under the baton of Johann Strauss II at a Pavlovsk concert. His first symphony, presented in Moscow in 1868, was well received. However, it wasn’t until his…
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Joseph Haydn
…unique blend of Baroque intricacy and Classical elegance. In his middle years, Haydn’s music became more individualistic, reflective of the ‘Sturm und Drang’ (storm and stress) style characterized by emotional…
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Richard Wagner – The Valkyrie – Act 1, Part 2
…to experience the story unfolding in their own minds. The music of the Cycle is characterized by recurring motifs that represent characters and emotions, creating a captivating and immersive experience….
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Gershwin’s Summertime
Check out Pianistaitaliano’s jazz piano playlist for summertime on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jrtpjbTQrzvJLYoveIqws. Learn to play piano songs quickly and easily with this app: https://tinyurl.com/pianista-flowkey. Listen to beautiful movie soundtracks and themes…
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Isaac Albéniz
Isaac Albéniz, a prominent Spanish composer and pianist, emerged as a beacon of the Spanish nationalist school of musicians. His mastery in incorporating Spanish folk idioms into classical music had…
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Mily Balakirev
Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev was a prominent Russian composer, conductor, and pianist who played a crucial role in the development of Russian classical music during the 19th century. Early Life Born…
