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L’Elisir d’Amore – Esulti Pur La Barbara – Donizetti
L’elisir d’amore opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti, based on Le Philtre. Performed by the Opera de Lyon. Conducted by Evelino Pido. Starring Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Scaltriti,…
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Haydn – Nelson Mass, Part 3
Bonney, Howells, Johnson & Roberts perform Haydn’s “Nelson Mass” Part lll Gloria ll. The soloists are Barbara Bonney (Soprano), Anne Howells (Mezzo Soprano), Anthony R. Johnson (Tenor), and Stephen Roberts…
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Carl Maria von Weber
…pianist. Musical Education and Early Experiments Weber’s musical journey was as varied as the places where he lived. His father, a nomad at heart, moved the family relentlessly across Hamburg,…
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Sergei Prokofiev
Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer and pianist, has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Lauded for his eclectic compositions that stretched across various genres, Prokofiev’s musical prowess…
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Giacomo Puccini
…such as La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly, which are among the most frequently performed in opera history. Delve into the enthralling life of this musical genius, as we explore…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…his activities but did not deter his passion for music. Despite his health challenges, Antonio learned the violin, composing music, and partaking in musical activities with fervor. Journey to Priesthood…
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Samuel Barber
…has bestowed upon the world of music an array of timeless masterpieces. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born on March 9, 1910, Samuel Osborne Barber II hailed from an educated,…
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Gustav Mahler
…troubled relationship, marked by violent disagreements. This tumultuous familial backdrop significantly influenced Mahler’s emotional and creative landscape. At an early age, Mahler displayed his musical gifts. Fascinated by the military…
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Béla Bartók
…attention of the renowned musician László Erkel, who then became Bartók’s teacher. Education and Early Musical Career (1899-1908) In 1899, Bartók began his professional studies at the Royal Hungarian Academy…
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Zdeněk Fibich
The world of classical music has been graced by many exceptional composers who have left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Among these luminaries, the name of Zdeněk Fibich…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…music, but only a few were ever made because it’s so huge. Watch the octobass in action here in Faure’s Après un Rêve. 4. The Musical Saw You read that…
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Ronald Brautigam Plays Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 2 in G, Op. 22 – Part 1
Ronald Brautigam’s first ever LP is the original version of Robert Schumann’s second pianosonata op 22 in g minor. The first movement is called “So Rasch wie Möglich.” The record…
