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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…a perfect balance of emotion, melody, and harmony. This symphony, one of only two Mozart symphonies in a minor key, is known for its dramatic and passionate themes. 3. Vivaldi’s…
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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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Tchaikovsky – Variations on a Rococo Theme – Frankfurt Radio Symphony
Tschaikovsky’s Rococo Variations performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester with Anastasia Kobekina and Anja Bihlmaier. The composition includes seven variations, starting with a moderate tempo and ending with an energetic allegro….
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Mussorgsky – Night on Bald Mountain – Frankfurt Radio Symphony
Mussorgsky’s “A Night on the Bare Mountain” performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester conducted by Andris Poga. The concert took place on January 20, 2023, at Alte Oper Frankfurt….
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Bruckner Symphony No. 3
Bruckner’s 3rd Symphony (1889 version) performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester with conductor Paavo Järvi. The symphony is divided into four movements….
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Mendelssohn “Scottish” Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56
Mendelssohn’s 3rd Symphony (“Scottish”) performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester under the conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada. The symphony consists of four movements: Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato, Vivace non troppo, adagio,…
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Mendelssohn Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11
Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1, performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester under conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada, is now available for streaming. The symphony consists of four movements: I. Allegro di molto, II. andante, III. menuetto….
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Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5 in D Minor
Schostakowitsch’s 5th Symphony performed by the hr-Sinfonieorchester with David Afkham conducting at the Alte Oper Frankfurt on February 3, 2017. The symphony consists of four movements: Moderato, Allegretto, Largo, and…
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Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
Brahms: 1. Sinfonie c-Moll op. 68 performed by the hr-Sinfonieorchester and conducted by Andrés Orozco-Estrada. The symphony consists of four movements: I. Un poco sostenuto – Allegro, II. Andante sostenuto,…
