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Alexander Scriabin
Alexander Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist whose innovative and visionary works pushed the boundaries of traditional tonality and paved the way for the development of atonal and mystical…
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Often hailed as the most popular Russian composer in history, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s musical legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of classical music. His passionate melodies, expressive harmonies,…
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Georges Bizet
…Bizet’s operas that did reach the stage during this time, Les pêcheurs de perles and La jolie fille de Perth, were not immediately successful. Personal Life and the Franco-Prussian War…
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer known for his wide-ranging output, including ballets like Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is one of his most…
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Rachmaninoff – Prelude No. 5, Op. 23
Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5 is a powerful composition that showcases his Russian nationalism. It features full chords and evocative melodies. The piece follows a three-part…
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 5
Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He was known for his lyrical and expressive style, incorporating rich orchestral colors. Rachmaninoff was considered one of the…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…Listen here for a musical saw performance of Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod. 5. The Serpent Before tubas and trombones, there was the serpent! This strange, snake-shaped brass instrument looks like…
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Sonata Pian’ e Forte by Giovanni Gabrieli
First work of the concert: Renaixement (1597). Trumpets: Carles Raya, Gabriel Prieto, Ramon Figueras. Horn: Jordi Guasp. Trombones: Marc Sanchez, Jordi Montasell, Eduard Prats. Tuba: Alberto Vázquez.
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Telemann – Sinfonia in F Major
Telemann’s Sinfonia in F Major, performed by the Parley of Instruments and conducted by Peter Holman, features recorder, viola da gamba, strings, cornett, trombones, and organ….
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Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 – Courante on Sackbut
Bach’s Cello Suite Nr 3 – Courante – Sacqueboute – Trombone arrangement by André Lafosse….
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Gustav Holst
…issues, Gustav’s passion for music remained undeterred. He joined the Royal College of Music in London where he honed his skills on the trombone, which became his solo instrument. However,…
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Leroy Anderson
…teacher. Anderson’s musical versatility was evident even during his college years. He played the trombone, organ, and double bass, and also directed the Harvard University Band. His unique and creative…
