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Henry Purcell
…made significant contributions to the stage, composing music for several plays and semi-operas. One of his most notable works is the opera “Dido and Aeneas,” which was performed at a…
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Giacomo Puccini
…Turandot, Puccini was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1923. Despite the advanced stage of the disease, he traveled to Brussels for an experimental radiation treatment in 1924. However, he was…
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Antonín Dvořák
…world stage is a testament to his unrivaled talent and his deep-rooted love for his homeland and its traditional music. Early Life and Education Born on September 8, 1841, in…
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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
Behind the enchanting melodies and captivating performances of classical music lies a world of dedication, discipline, and passion. Beyond the concert halls and stage lights, classical artists walk a remarkable…
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Boris Godunov – Full Opera by Modest Mussorgsky
Boris Godunov, an epic opera based on Pushkin’s play, is notoriously difficult to stage in the West. This version from Bolshoi, featuring Nesterenko as Godunov, is considered one of the…
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La Traviata – Full Opera by Giuseppe Verdi
Verdi’s La Traviata, part of the popular Verdi Trilogy, was staged at Teatro Verdi in Pisa. This production was designed for both live performance and video viewing. La Traviata tells…
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Muzio Clementi
…earned him widespread acclaim. His early compositions, including sonatas and keyboard works, demonstrated his keen understanding of the piano’s capabilities, setting the stage for his future contributions to the instrument’s…
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Clara Schumann
…composition, and counterpoint. Her father’s meticulous methods shaped her into a virtuoso pianist, who would later redefine the norms of the piano recital and the concert stage. Early Career and…
