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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…as he could not hear the rapturous applause his masterpiece received, a moment that highlighted both his personal struggle and his enduring spirit. Legacy of Resilience Beethoven’s personal struggles with…
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Isaac Albéniz
…of his young age. The Adventures of a Young Prodigy Albéniz had a spirit of adventure from a young age. By the time he was nine years old, he had…
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Gabrieli’s Canzona Per Sonare No. 1 – La Spiritata – The Ardmore Brass Quintet
The Ardmore Brass Quintet performs Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Canzona Per Sonare No.1 – La Spiritata.”…
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Hummel’s Concerto for Trumpet – Allegro Con Spirito, Featuring Gillian Freed
Concerto for Trumpet – Allegro con spirito by Johann Hummel. Live performance featuring Gillian Freed. Contact SFSOTA for audio and video….
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Despite the trials of life and the deafening silence, Ludwig van Beethoven’s journey to becoming one of the most celebrated composers in history is a testament to his indomitable spirit…
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Gluck – Minuet and Dance of the Blessed Spirits – Flute and Piano
Katherine Lee Althen (flute) and Deborah DeWolf Emery (piano) play Gluck’s Minuet and Dance….
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Anton Bruckner
…Style and Influences Bruckner’s compositional style is characterized by its rich harmonies, monumental structures, and profound spirituality. He was heavily influenced by the works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard…
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Alexander Scriabin
…orchestra, chorus, piano, and color organ. This symphony reflects his interest in mysticism and theosophy, with the music intended to evoke a sense of spiritual transformation in the listener. Scriabin…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…staple of modern classical music. 4. Copland’s Appalachian Spring Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland is a ballet suite that evokes the spirit of the American frontier. With its open harmonies,…
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Robert Schumann
…and nurtured his creative spirit. Despite his father’s death when Schumann was only 16, he continued to pursue both literature and music, even as his mother and guardian pushed him…
