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Zdeněk Fibich
…echo in his compositions. Fibich’s initial foray into music was guided by his mother, who introduced him to the piano. His formal education in music theory began under the tutelage…
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Domenico Scarlatti
Domenico Scarlatti, born in a family of musical virtuosos, carved a distinct niche for himself with his unique compositions and dynamically unconventional style. His 555 keyboard sonatas, that resonate with…
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Franz Schubert
…calling was music, evident in the multitude of compositions he created during his teaching tenure. In the year 1815, Schubert composed over 140 lieder, two symphonies, piano pieces, and liturgical…
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Johannes Brahms
…and “Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor,” among other works. His compositions from this time reflect the influence of folk music, a trait that would remain a recurring theme…
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Niccolò Paganini
…performance. Paganini was an innovator, introducing new methods of fingering and tuning, and making extensive use of harmonics and pizzicato effects. Compositions Paganini’s compositions are revered as some of the…
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Percy Grainger
…education. He studied piano with James Kwast and composition with Iwan Knorr at the Hoch Conservatory. Grainger gained attention in Europe for his virtuosic piano performances and compositions during his…
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Arnold Schoenberg
…a compositional technique that abandoned traditional tonal centers. His seminal work, “Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11,” marked his departure from tonal harmony. This innovative approach to composition provoked strong reactions…
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Alessandro Marcello – Oboe Concerto in D Minor
The Oboe Concerto in D Minor, SD 935, is a concerto for oboe, strings, and continuo composed by Alessandro Marcello. Performed by Marcel Ponseele on Baroque Oboe.
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Jacqueline Du Pré Performs Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 – 4th Movement, Part 2 (1965)
Jacqueline Du Pré’s 1965 recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli, is widely regarded as the definitive…
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Edward Elgar – Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85, 3rd Movement – Adagio
Edward Elgar composed the Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 at his cottage, “Brinkwells,” in Sussex during the summer of 1919. The melody for the concerto’s first theme came…
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Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1, Op. 73 in F Minor – 3rd Movement
C. M. von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1 Op. 73, performed by Borusan Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Gürer AYKAL and clarinetist And KARABACAK. #weber #carlmariavonweber #clarinet #concerto #live #piano #recital…
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Dami Kim Performs Bruch Violin Concerto No. 2 in D, 1st Movement. Part 2
Dami Kim plays Bruch Violin Concerto No.2 in d, 1st mov. PART 2 (Producer Simon). This rare clip from her private collection was produced by Simon Yue, with Dami Kim’s…