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Manuel Ponce
…and Return to Mexico Ponce’s musical journey continued in Berlin, Germany, where he studied piano under Edwin Fischer and Martin Krause. His fellow students in Germany encouraged him to incorporate…
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Meditation from Thaïs by Jules Massenet on Theremin
…in Salamanca, Spain on December 8, 2008. Special thanks to Carmen Bachiller Martin, Jorge Sastre Martínez, and Alejandro Martinez Estrada for making this performance possible. The theremin is a classical…
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Handel’s Messiah – Performed by Academy and Chorus of St Martin in the Fields
“Preferred parts of Handel’s Messiah performed by Sylvia McNair, Anne Sofie von Otter, and others.”…
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Bedřich Smetana – Lousina Polka, Performed by Martin Kováč
Bedrich Smetana – Lousina polka…
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Amia Matin Sings “Ogo Notun neshar” in Nazrul Geeti Tribute
…a song, but a narrative of cultural pride, musical excellence, and the timeless appeal of Nazrul’s poetry, brought to life by Amia’s soul-stirring vocals and a commitment to preserving the…
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Jacqueline Du Pré Performs Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 – 4th Movement, Part 2 (1965)
…version. The Allegro — Moderato — Allegro movement is praised for its passion and technical excellence. Angel Records, an EMI label specializing in classical music since 1953, released this iconic…
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Leroy Anderson – Piano Concerto, 1 of 2 (1953)
…’30s and ’40s. The concerto is ambitious and could easily accompany a dance by Fred Astaire. Anderson’s work continues to be celebrated for its excellence and charm. (Note: 85 words)…
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Leonard Bernstein
…from the streets of Lawrence, Massachusetts, to becoming one of the most respected and celebrated conductors of his time is a testament to his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. Early…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…a name that suggests fierce whiskers stained with vodka, indeed, but also a name that echoes through the annals of classical music as a composer, teacher, and orchestrator par excellence….
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Max Bruch
…Works of Max Bruch Bruch’s works, characterized by their melodic richness and technical excellence, have withstood the test of time. His “Violin Concerto No. 1, in G minor” remains one…
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Maurice Ravel
…was a symphony of dedication, creativity, and relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. His ability to seamlessly weave together different musical styles has left an indelible mark on the world of…
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Antonio Mascolo Plays Ponce’s Finale from Theme, Variations, and Finale
…has won numerous prizes at international and national guitar competitions, including the Concorso Pergolesi di Napoli First Prize in 1992 and the 10°Concorso Giovani Musicisti Gargano First Prize in 1995….
