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Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Rossini was one of the most acclaimed Italian opera composers of the early 19th century. His extraordinary contributions to the operatic repertoire, coupled with his remarkable personal life, make…
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Benjamin Britten
…Peter Grimes (1945). The opera’s success marked Britten as a leading figure in English opera and showcased his ability to merge vivid drama with psychological depth. A Pacifist’s Vision Britten,…
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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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Leopold Mozart
…quickly propelled him through the ranks, and he was appointed a court composer in 1743. His duties extended beyond composition, encompassing the teaching of violin to the choirboys of the…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…moved to Leipzig, he attended the Thomasschule as a day student. His father was his sole music tutor, imparting him with invaluable lessons in composition and keyboard-playing. In 1731, he…
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Jean-Philippe Rameau
…His Gavotte et Six Doubles is a dazzling set of variations that requires technical brilliance. Opera Career Begins Despite his success in music theory and harpsichord compositions, Rameau longed to…
