Search results for: “Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Conducted Ensemble)”

America’s First Orchestra

…first symphony orchestra in the United States. It was 1842. John Tyler was the president. The initial discovery of gold in California had just been documented earlier in the year….
Maurice Ravel

Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
Hunter’s Chorus from Weber’s Der Freischütz, Played by Peruvian Horn Ensemble
Beethoven’s Für Elise for Piano & Orchestra, Featuring Georgii Cherkin

Experience the world premiere of the first known version of Beethoven’s Für Elise for piano and symphony orchestra. While the piano part remains unchanged, the addition of the orchestra enhances…
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Played by The Boston Pops Orchestra

…Pops Orchestra. It became a hit record and a signature song for the orchestra. Although the original mono version has never been available on CD, a later re-recording from 1959…
Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids

…bright, majestic, and exciting enough to keep the attention of small children. Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten This piece introduces the instruments of the orchestra, showcasing…
Leroy Anderson

…period of Anderson’s career. He composed and conducted his own orchestras, creating hit recordings like “Blue Tango,” “Plink, Plank, Plunk!,” and “Belle of the Ball.” His compositions were not only…
Ralph Vaughan Williams

…pottery family. Ralph showed an early interest in music, learning the piano and violin as a child. In 1890, Vaughan Williams entered the Royal College of Music in London, where…
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

…service of the future King of Prussia, Frederick II. A music aficionado himself, Frederick had a court orchestra that accompanied him in concert performances almost every night. This royal entourage…
Louis Moreau Gottschalk

…exposed to a diverse array of musical traditions from a young age. His family resided briefly in a quaint cottage at Royal and Esplanade in the Vieux Carré area, and…
Rhosymedre by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Performed by The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony performed Rhosymedre by Ralph Vaughan Williams, conducted by Dr. Nicholas Enrico Williams.
Edward Elgar – Enigma Variations – Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra

Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jacek Kaspszyk. This composition consists of 14 variations on an original theme, known as the “Enigma,” Op. 36….