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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…artistic horizons and establish himself among Europe’s musical elite. Throughout these early years, Beethoven’s experiences, both challenging and enriching, shaped his musical style and artistic philosophy. His journey was one…
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Ray Chen performs Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
Check out Ray Chen’s performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64….
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Ray Chen Plays Mendelssohn Violin Concerto – 3rd Movement
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, performed by Ray Chen with the National Symphony Orchestra.
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Vivaldi – Summer from Four Seasons, Featuring Ray Chen
Violinist Ray Chen performs Vivaldi’s “Summer” movement from the Four Seasons….
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…the early works of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann. Hummel’s Musical Compositions Hummel’s musical compositions were versatile and extensive. He composed for nearly all musical forms, with one notable exception…
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Claude Debussy
…as one of the composer’s best-known pieces and is a testament to Debussy’s unique approach to musical composition. Debussy and Musical Impressionism Debussy’s music is often associated with the Impressionist…
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Leroy Anderson
…age five, Anderson began his first piano lessons under his mother’s tutelage. His father, a postal clerk, also had a musical side—playing the mandolin. This musical environment nurtured Anderson’s talent,…
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Leopold Mozart
…of the musical world. Leopold introduced Wolfgang to a diverse array of musical styles and composers, some of whom became personal friends and significant influences on Wolfgang’s own compositions. Through…
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Zdenko Fibich’s Poem – Performed by Ray Cruz
Ray Cruz performs Zdenko Fibich’s ‘Poem’ on the vintage Clavinova CVP-30, showcasing a romantic piano style. This version of the piece, transcribed by Erno Rapée and published by G. Schirmer,…
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Aaron Copland
…old. While his early musical exposure was limited to Jewish weddings, ceremonies, and family musicales, his sister Laurine played a significant role in his musical education. A student at the…
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Ständchen – Serenade by Schubert – Performed by Khatia Buniatishvili
Schubert’s Standchen, transcribed for the piano by Liszt, and performed by Khatia Buniatishvili….
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Märchen Aus Dem Orient, Op. 444 – Johann Strauss II
Strauss Jr.’s “Märchen aus dem Orient, Walzer” performed by Zubin Mehta and Wiener Philharmoniker….
