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Vivaldi Cello Concerto in E Minor, 2nd Movement – Allegro – Played by Pierre Fournier
Pierre Fournier, born in Paris on June 24, 1906, was known as “the aristocrat of cellists” for his lyrical playing and artistic sensitivity. Despite facing challenges due to polio as…
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Largo from Vivaldi Cello Concerto in E Minor, Played by Pierre Fournier
Pierre Fournier, known as “the aristocrat of cellists,” was born in Paris in 1906. He turned to the cello after suffering a mild case of polio at nine years old,…
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Allegro from Concerto in G Minor for Two Cellos by Vivaldi, RV. 531
Allegro from Concerto in G Minor for Two Cellos, RV 531, performed by Susanne Beer and Heather Tuach with pianist Frederic Bager.
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Gabrieli – Canzon Noni Toni a 12 – Performed by Orchestra of the 17th Century
…of wind instruments and string groups with continuo. The orchestra has been active for eight seasons and continues to provide unique and colorful musical experiences to its audiences. (64 words)…
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Bedřich Smetana’s Má Vlast Moldau – Vltava
…offers over 200 recordings of classical music, including famous pieces like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s Symphony 40. New recordings are constantly being added, so listen to the audio CDs…
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Joseph Haydn
…Seasons.” On May 31, 1809, Haydn breathed his last, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that continues to inspire and captivate listeners worldwide. Haydn’s Legacy Haydn’s impact on the world…
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Johannes Brahms
…of the Society of Friends of Music and directed the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for three seasons. He was now a recognized figure in the world of music, with his compositions…
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Alexander Glazunov
…Seasons” (1900), and his Violin Concerto in A minor (1904). In addition to his musical accomplishments, Glazunov served as director of the St. Petersburg Conservatory from 1899 to 1905, where…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…the first movement, performed by kids! The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi In this collection of violin concertos, each movement represents a different season, from the chirping birds of spring…
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The Arts and the Hours from Les Boréades by Rameau – Played by Víkingur Ólafsson
Víkingur Ólafsson plays an interlude from Rameau’s opera, “Les Boréades.” The original title of the piece is “The Arrival of the Muses, Zephyrs, Seasons, Hours and the Arts,” but Ólafsson’s…
