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Jean Sibelius – Valse Triste, Performed by Sir John Barbirolli and the Hallé Orchestra (1966)
Jean Sibelius, a renowned classical music composer of the 19th and 20th centuries, wrote “Valse Triste” for the drama “Kuolema” in 1904. The piece depicts a scene where a son…
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Jacqueline Du Pré Performs Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 – 4th Movement, Part 2 (1965)
Jacqueline Du Pré’s 1965 recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli, is widely regarded as the definitive…
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Edward Elgar – Complete Pomp And Circumstance Marches
These recordings of Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance Marches, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli were released in 1966 on Angel Records….
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Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore and Or Se M’ami
…are 62 recordings of “Don Pasquale” and 77 recordings of “L’elisir d’amore.” I already have some recordings that I’m happy with, like Abbado’s “Don Pasquale” and Scimone’s “L’elisir.” However, the…
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John Williams
John Towner Williams, is an acclaimed American composer, conductor, and pianist. Born on February 8, 1932, in Queens, New York, he has etched his name in the annals of music…
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March No. 4, Pomp and Circumstance – Sir Edward Elgar
Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4” was composed in June 1907 and first performed in London on August 24, 1907. It is featured in the soundtrack of…
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Ave Verum by Sir Edward Elgar, Performed by The Redeemer Choir
“Ave Verum” by Sir Edward Elgar, performed live on March 1, 2009, by The Redeemer Choir, conducted by Wayne Burcham-Gulotta. The anthem is sung in Latin, with a translation provided….
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Aafje Heynis Performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar
“Aafje Heynis, a Dutch contralto, performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar. The song is called Sea Slumber Song. The lyrics, written by Roden Berkely Wriothesley Noel, depict a peaceful…
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Sir Edward Elgar – Pomp and Circumstance March, No. 1
Sir Edward Elgar composed the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 for orchestra.
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Carlo Bergonzi Sings Una Furtiva Lagrima from L’Elisir d’Amore – Donizetti
Carlo Bergonzi sings “Una Furtiva Lagrima” from L’Elisir d’amore (Donizetti) in a live performance from Florence in 1967. The video is available for purchase at www.vaimusic.com or by calling 1…
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Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore – Per Me Sei Libero
Gaetano Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” features Adina’s appeal to Nemorino in the second act, a classical cantabile-cabaletta succession. Despite its traditional style, the structure creates a believable expression of emotions between…
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L’Elisir d’Amore – Esulti Pur La Barbara – Donizetti
L’elisir d’amore opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti, based on Le Philtre. Performed by the Opera de Lyon. Conducted by Evelino Pido. Starring Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Scaltriti,…
