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Dmitri Kabalevsky
Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky was a prominent Soviet composer, educator, and music administrator, born on December 30, 1904, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He played a significant role in shaping Soviet music…
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John Williams
…drafted into the U.S. Air Force, where he arranged band music and began conducting. Musical Studies After three years of military service, Williams returned to New York City, where he…
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Modest Mussorgsky
…musical identity. Early Life and Education Mussorgsky was born on March 21, 1839, into a noble family in Karevo, Russia. He displayed an early interest in music and began piano…
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Isaac Albéniz
…run away from home twice, earning his livelihood through concert tours. His father, recognizing his son’s prodigious talent and independent spirit, eventually gave his consent to these musical adventures. Musical…
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Jules Massenet
…His contribution to the opera genre, combined with his influence on future generations of composers, cements his status as an icon of classical music. His music continues to captivate audiences,…
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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…requiring not just musical skill but also a high degree of emotional intelligence and diplomacy. Challenges of the Profession Despite the prestige associated with being a professional classical musician, the…
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…His works span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, operas, choral music, chamber music, and film scores. Vaughan Williams was deeply influenced by English folk music and the English…
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Classical Music for Funerals
…most popular work for solo violin, The Lark Ascending, is a goosebump-inducing piece of music. This elegant musical depiction of a bird’s flight has a remarkable capacity to mirror one’s…
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New Study Finds Classical Music Can Affect Fetal Heart Rate
…helping them to recognize patterns and rhythms, especially if parents are involved with them in musical activities like singing, clapping and dancing. If you want to share classical music with…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…no interest in pursuing a legal career and instead, chose to dedicate his life to music. Early Musical Career In 1740, Bach accepted an appointment as a harpsichordist in the…
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Richard Wagner
…boy, leading him to participate in numerous performances. Wagner’s aptitude for music surfaced during his schooling years in Dresden. Despite an initial struggle with piano scales, Wagner’s passion for musical…
