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Joseph Haydn
…works of Johann Sebastian Bach. However, his style evolved over time, drawing from the emerging trends of the Classical era. His early symphonies and string quartets were marked by a…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
…enfant terrible of classical music. This prodigious composer started creating masterpieces at the tender age of 13. Can you imagine writing symphonies while your peers are busy trading Pokémon cards?…
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Hector Berlioz
…composing one of his most famous works, the Symphonie Fantastique, completed in the same year. Symphonie Fantastique and Breakthrough The Symphonie Fantastique is considered a groundbreaking, innovative work of the…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…to see and hear it for yourself! Berlioz originally wrote a serpent part in his Symphonie Fantastique, and Beethoven himself wrote for it, but it’s so tricky to play that…
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Andante from Haydn’s Surprise Symphony No. 94 in G Major
Joseph Haydn’s ‘Surprise’ symphony, No. 94 in G, is a famous movement from his collection of 12 ‘London’ symphonies. These symphonies showcase the pinnacle of Haydn’s symphonic achievements, transitioning from…
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Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, KV. 550, 1st Movement – Molto Allegro
…minor key symphonies Mozart composed. Completed on July 25, 1788, it was part of a productive period where Mozart also finished his 39th and 41st symphonies. While there is no…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…“Sederunt Principes,” are characterized by their complex and intricate polyphonic textures. 3. Jaufre Rudel’s Troubadour Songs Jaufre Rudel was a French troubadour who composed a number of beautiful and evocative…
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Leonard Bernstein
…often organize neighborhood shows during summer vacations, and even played entire operas or symphonies with his younger sister, Shirley. Bernstein’s talent and dedication to music were unquestionable, and despite initial…
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Luigi Boccherini
…an indelible mark on the music world. While Boccherini’s string quintets remain his most notable works, his comprehensive musical repertoire encompasses a wide array of genres, from symphonies to concerti….
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…His works span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, operas, choral music, chamber music, and film scores. Vaughan Williams was deeply influenced by English folk music and the English…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…ability to construct complex musical thoughts purely from the imagination. His last symphonies and string quartets, written when he was completely deaf, continue to be celebrated for their intricate detail…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…tradition, with songs and melodies passed down through generations. As societies evolved, so did folk music, absorbing influences from various cultures and genres. Folk Music and Classical Music Folk music’s…
