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John Williams
…accomplished composers including Bernard Herrmann, Alfred Newman, and Franz Waxman. Williams also attended the prestigious Juilliard School in New York, studying piano with the renowned teacher Rosina Lhevinne. Originally, he…
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Claude Debussy
…modern music genres, and his compositions continue to be performed and admired around the world. Debussy’s innovative approach to harmony and structure, his incorporation of non-Western musical elements, and his…
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Jules Massenet
…was his dramatic oratorio, Marie-Magdeleine, that truly put him on the music world’s radar. Released in 1873, it was lauded by the likes of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Charles Gounod….
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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…of speed and excitement. Sad and Somber Classical Music On the other end of the spectrum, classical music can also convey feelings of sadness and solemnity. These pieces often feature…
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Isaac Albéniz
…Spain and showcased his unique melodic style. The Later Period: Masterpieces and Illness Around the turn of the century, Albéniz’s health started to deteriorate. He was diagnosed with Bright’s disease,…
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Alexander Scriabin
…experiences in listeners, and he composed his works with the intention of creating a synesthetic experience. Scriabin even developed a color-coded system called the “Prometheus chord” to represent different harmonies…
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Sergei Prokofiev
…the tender age of five, Prokofiev had already composed his first piano piece, and by nine, he had ventured into the realm of opera composition. Education and Musical Development In…
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Gioachino Rossini
…Isabella’s death in 1845, Rossini married his mistress, Olympe Pelissier. Later Works and Retirement In 1824, Rossini travelled, via London, to Paris where he lived for five years and served…
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Benjamin Britten
…and orchestral compositions. Early Life and Education Edward Benjamin Britten was born on November 22, 1913, in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. From a young age, Britten displayed extraordinary musical talent, composing…
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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
…Thurn-Valsassina und Taxis. During this time, he composed a series of German Passion cantatas and released his first musical publication, a set of six Trio Sonatas. Leopold’s dedication and talent…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…the Passion, numerous cantatas, litanies, motets, and other liturgical pieces. His works from this period also included two oratorios, Die Israeliten in der Wüste and Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu,…
