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Beethoven Sonata Op. 57 in F Minor, 2nd Movement – Appassionata
The 2nd movement of Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57 in F minor, commonly known as the Appassionata Sonata, can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No._23_%28Beethoven%29. Check out pianowarist eLi G~’s performance dedicated to…
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Beethoven’s Appassionata – Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57
Valentina Lisitsa performed a rehearsal run of Beethoven’s “Appassionata” piano sonata in Vienna’s Musikverein. Her first-class playing explored both the intimate and Olympian heights of the piece, with the highlight…
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Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin was a maestro with a unique blend of lyricism and drama at the piano. His contributions to the world of music, particularly piano music, are still celebrated with…
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Manuel Ponce
…shaped the landscape of Mexican classical music. His innovative approach to integrating folk and popular music into classical composition set a precedent for future composers. His compositions, particularly for the…
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Béla Bartók
…compositions, he played a pivotal role in the collection, analysis, and incorporation of folk music into classical compositions. Early Life and Introduction to Music Born as Béla Viktor János Bartók…
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Fernando Sor
…is admired for its freshness and distinctive harmony. His compositions have been critically analyzed and appreciated by various musicologists. Despite Sor’s compositions falling into obscurity after his death, Spanish guitarist…
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Anton Bruckner
Anton Bruckner was a prominent Austrian composer and organist of the Romantic era. His compositions, particularly his symphonies and sacred choral works, are celebrated for their grandeur, emotional depth, and…
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Robert Schumann
…backseat. Piano Studies with Friedrich Wieck While at the University of Leipzig, Schumann sought piano tutelage from Friedrich Wieck, a renowned piano teacher. It was under Wieck’s roof that Schumann…
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Franz Liszt
…that evokes a poem, story, or other non-musical source. This period saw the creation of his most famous works, including his piano concertos, the “Totentanz,” the “Piano Sonata in B…
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Igor & David Oistrakh Perform J.S. Bach’s Sonata for 2 Violins in C, BWV 1037 (1951)
In 1951, Igor and David Oistrakh recorded Bach’s Sonata for 2 Violins in C. The recording was originally issued on the Russian Melodya label and later released by a Dutch…
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Moonlight Sonata on Guitar – Ludwig van Beethoven
Moonlight Sonata on Guitar – Classic music. Moonlight Sonata (1st movement). Recorded on 26.03.2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc8j9iGtKGY. Not perfect, but still good….
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Mozart Piano Sonata in E Flat Major, K. 282
Mozart’s Piano Sonata in E flat major, K. 282, composed in 1774, consists of three movements: Adagio, Menuetto I-II, and Allegro. The sonata lasts approximately 12 minutes. The first movement…
