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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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Prokofiev Sonata No. 1 in F Minor – 1st Movement
…by Sergei Prokofiev, a classical contemporary composer known for his unique style. The Sonata No. 1 is one of his early works, written when he was just 16 years old….
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Prokofiev – Diabolical Suggestions, Performed by Aloysio Rachid
“Devilish Inspiration” is an erudite, percussive piece of music composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1935. The composer’s modern Russian style creates a sense of mystery, suspense, terror and fear. With…
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S. Prokofiev – Suggestion Diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4
In the early 20th century, a 17-year-old composer named Sergei Prokofiev defied traditional Russian classical music with his primal and abrasive piano pieces. One of these, “Suggestion Diabolique”, caused controversy…
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Serge Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf
Tatania Nikolayeva’s transcription of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” for piano is a virtuosic rendition that showcases her skill without any sentimentality. The collectionCB2 and collectionCB3 also feature Nikolayeva’s…
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Prokofiev – Symphony No. 1
Prokofiev’s ‘Classical’ Symphony performed by Sergei Koussevitsky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy!…
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Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1
Enjoy this wonderful recording of Prokofiev’s ‘Classical’ Symphony played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Sergei Koussevitsky. Sound quality is great for a 1947 recording….
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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…
