Search results for: “Ray Chen (Musical Artist)”


  • Gabriel Fauré

    …and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Early Life and Musical Journey Born on May 12, 1845, in Pamiers, France, Fauré was the youngest of six children. His musical talent was…


  • Edvard Grieg

    …an emblem of Norwegian musical nationalism is a tale of talent, perseverance, and a deep-rooted love for his homeland. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Edvard Grieg was born on the…


  • Fernando Sor

    …teacher. His life was a melange of musical prowess, patriotism, and a constant quest for perfection. Today, he is remembered and revered for his significant contributions to classical guitar, his…


  • Smetana’s The Moldau

    Karel Ancerl conducts Smetana’s The Moldau with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in this excerpt from VAI DVD 4322 Great Conductors in Rehearsal and Performance: Ancerl/Scherchen. The DVD also features Hermann…


  • Arcangelo Corelli

    …most prominent supporter. Ottoboni’s palace became a hub of artistic and intellectual activity, with Corelli at the center of its musical endeavors. Musical Contributions Corelli’s works are divided primarily into…


  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    …versatility in composing an array of musical genres positioned him as a significant transitional figure between the late Baroque and early Classical periods. Besides his contributions as a composer, Telemann’s…


  • George Gershwin

    …Born on September 26, 1898, as Jacob Gershovitz in Brooklyn, New York, George Gershwin was the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants. His musical journey began early when the Gershwin family purchased…


  • Gioachino Rossini

    …a significant role in shaping his musical career. At the tender age of six, the young Rossini was already showcasing his musical talent, playing the triangle in his father’s musical


  • Johann Pachelbel

    …to the works of several cosmopolitan composers and the rich musical traditions of the city. This period greatly influenced Pachelbel’s musical style, particularly his interest in the Italian music of…


  • Leonard Bernstein

    …from the streets of Lawrence, Massachusetts, to becoming one of the most respected and celebrated conductors of his time is a testament to his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. Early…


  • Dmitri Shostakovich

    …by a diverse array of composers, including Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Paul Hindemith. He was also influenced by the musical trends of the time, experimenting with avant-garde styles. Shostakovich’s early…


  • Boccherini Concerto in E Major – 2nd Movement – Andante

    Ray Reussner, classical guitarist, and Tandy C. Reussner perform Luigi Boccherini’s Concerto in E major. Originally written for cello, it was arranged for guitar by Gaspar Cassado. Ray studied with…