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Aaron Copland
…a concert by the Polish composer-pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Copland decided to become a composer. He began formal lessons in harmony, theory, and composition with Rubin Goldmark, a renowned teacher…
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
Some of the world’s most celebrated classical music composers have been known not just for their extraordinary musical talents but also for their fiery tempers or difficult behaviors. Their personal…
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Muzio Clementi
…his reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Composer and Innovator While Clementi’s prowess as a performer was undeniable, it was his role as a composer that would leave an indelible mark…
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Edvard Grieg
…to co-found the Copenhagen concert society, Euterpe, aimed at promoting the works of young Scandinavian composers. The Composer’s Marriage and Personal Life On June 11, 1867, Grieg married his first…
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Claude Debussy
Achille-Claude Debussy, more commonly known as Claude Debussy, was an emblematic French composer whose work served as a cornerstone for the music of the 20th century. His innovative approach to…
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Erik Satie
…Honfleur, Normandy, to a French father and a British mother. His father, Alfred, was a ship’s broker and composer, and his mother, Jane, was a pianist and composer. Sadly, his…
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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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Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 – Variation 18
The Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 by Sergei Rachmaninoff is a concertante work for solo piano and symphony orchestra. It consists of 24 variations based on Niccolò…
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Alexander Malofeev Performs Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Alexander Malofeev, 15 years old, performed Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Baltic Sea Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kristjan Järvi….
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Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius, the emblematic Finnish composer, is distinguished for his profound influence on the development of symphony and symphonic poems, and is often associated with the surge of nationalism in…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
(sponsored) When you think of classical music, you probably picture violins, pianos, and trumpets. But did you know some composers have used super weird instruments to create their masterpieces? Classical…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
Folk music, with its deep-rooted connection to cultural traditions and the human experience, has been a wellspring of inspiration for classical composers throughout history. The simple charm and unfiltered emotions…
