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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…explore five works from each century, highlighting some of the most influential and enduring pieces from each era. 12th Century The 12th century produced music that was predominantly vocal and…
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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, 1st Movement, Played by Josep Suk, Violin
…(1803), and Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 (1805-1806). The concerto showcases Beethoven’s mastery of the form, which he explored further only once more in Piano Concerto No. 5 (1809)….
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Richard Strauss
…operas and tone poems remain cornerstones of the classical repertoire. Other well-known works by Strauss include the Violin Concerto in D minor, the Horn Concerto No. 1, Horn Concerto No….
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Bach – Complete Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046 – 1051
Bach’s Brandenburg concertos, BWV 1046-1051, performed by Václav Luks and Collegium 1704. The concertos consist of six different compositions in various keys and tempos. Each concerto showcases different movements, such…
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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….
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Gabrieli – Canzon Noni Toni a 12 – Performed by Orchestra of the 17th Century
The Orchestra of the 17th Century, led by Michael Holmes, specializes in performing music from the 17th century. They use period instruments and their performances showcase a range of wind…
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The Best of Mozart – Part 1
…in B flat major KV 207 – 1 Allegro Moderato 3. Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major KV 216 – 3 Rondeau 4. Piano Concerto No. 9 in E…
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Concerto for 2 Violins – 7 Siblings Play Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, BWV 1043
7 siblings perform Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins in a heartwarming living room concert….
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Samuel Barber
…major works include the Violin Concerto, composed in 1939-40, the Cello Concerto in 1945, and the Piano Sonata in 1949, which is considered a cornerstone of 20th-century American piano music….
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Leroy Anderson – Piano Concerto, 1 of 2 (1953)
…into the classical canon with this piano concerto. It is reminiscent of Light Music, a genre popular in the ’30s and ’40s. The concerto is ambitious and could easily accompany…
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Telemann’s Third Paris Quartet, First Movement – Concerto Amabile
Telemann’s Paris Quartet III, first movement performed by Concerto Amabile with an animated score. The performers are members of Concerto Amabile accompanied by Margriet Tindemans. The full recording can be…
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Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto in A Minor, 3rd Movement
Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto in A Minor (Op. 102) is his final work for orchestra. Composed in 1887, it’s a concerto for violin, cello, and orchestra. Brahms wrote it for…
