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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…whose “Palästinalied” is a moving and powerful work that reflects the religious fervor of the Crusades. 4. La Quarte Estampie Royale – Anonymous “La Quarte Estampie Royale” is an instrumental…
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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…our subconscious, creating a powerful emotional experience. The Emotional Spectrum of Classical Music Classical music has the unique ability to express a vast array of emotions, often within a single…
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Rachmaninoff – Prelude No. 5, Op. 23
Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5 is a powerful composition that showcases his Russian nationalism. It features full chords and evocative melodies. The piece follows a three-part…
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Jean Sibelius
…to erode Finland’s autonomy, Sibelius composed several works that became symbols of the Finnish nationalist cause. His contributions to Finnish historical pageants, coupled with his powerful music, elevated him to…
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Bedřich Smetana
…Czech language, but the eight operas he wrote were the first to survive in the repertoire. He firmly believed that a genuinely national Czech music could be achieved through powerful…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…creative pressure; he faced the slow and terrifying loss of his hearing. And yet, during the very years his deafness worsened, he wrote some of his most powerful works. Beethoven’s…
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate Beethoven’s 9th Symphony anniversary with Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on May 7, 2015. The powerful masterpiece, filled with kinetic energy, culminates in the exultant hymn, “Ode…
