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Adagio from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty
…Liszt, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Soler. Her five piano concertos by Camille Saint-Saëns with the Radio Symphony Orchestra Cologne received international attention and were rewarded with the Classical Internet Award in…
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Bach Toccata, Performed by Anna Malikova
…Prize at the ARD Competition Munich, establishing herself internationally. Malikova performs worldwide and has recorded numerous CDs, including works by Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Soler. Her five piano…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…entire suite that has corresponding videography of the animals to watch while listening. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev This musical tale uses different instruments to represent characters in…
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Listening Forward Without Letting Go
…where the century turns. In the early nineteen-hundreds, composers stretched tonality until it snapped, then found new anchors. Debussy showed how harmony can float without losing shape, as in “Clair…
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Modest Mussorgsky
…music had a profound influence on subsequent generations of Russian composers, including his contemporaries in “The Five” and later composers such as Sergei Rachmaninoff and Igor Stravinsky. His emphasis on…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Giovanni Gabrieli, an Italian composer and organist, is a crucial figure in the transition from Renaissance to Baroque music. Known for his prolific output of sacred music, his works often…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
…remarkable versatility as a composer, organist, conductor, and pianist, Saint-Saëns’ contributions to the world of music are immeasurable. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born on October 9, 1835, in Paris,…
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Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His symphonies, concerti, chamber music, piano works, and choral compositions have transcended…
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Gioachino Rossini
…ability to evoke emotions through his music have made him one of the most revered composers in history. Influence on Future Composers Rossini’s influence on future composers is undeniable. His…
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…the youngest of seven children, though only he and his older sister Maria Anna, nicknamed ‘Nannerl’, survived infancy. His father, Leopold Mozart, was a renowned violinist and composer, while his…
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Alexander Glazunov
Alexander Glazunov was a Russian composer known for his exceptional musical talent and significant contributions to the classical music world. Early Life Born on August 10, 1865, in St. Petersburg,…
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Luigi Boccherini
Luigi Boccherini, a prominent figure of the Classical period, is renowned for his distinctive contributions to the realm of chamber music. His virtuosity as a cellist and composer has left…
