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Chopin Etude Op. 10, No. 11 in E Flat Major – Allegretto
…four and gained recognition at eight when he performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1992, he won BBC Young Musician of the Year for…
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Chopin – Etude, Op. 10, No. 12
Freddy Kempf, an English pianist born in 1977 in London to a German father and Japanese mother, began playing piano at four. At eight, he performed with the Royal Philharmonic…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…Brandenburg Concertos are a masterclass in Baroque composition. 2. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 Symphony No. 40 in G minor by Mozart is a prime example…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…echo in his compositions. Fibich’s initial foray into music was guided by his mother, who introduced him to the piano. His formal education in music theory began under the tutelage…
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Domenico Scarlatti
Domenico Scarlatti, born in a family of musical virtuosos, carved a distinct niche for himself with his unique compositions and dynamically unconventional style. His 555 keyboard sonatas, that resonate with…
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Franz Schubert
…through the echoes of his enchanting symphonies, operas, and lieder compositions. Early Life and Musical Prodigy Born on January 31, 1797, in Himmelpfortgrund, Austria, Schubert was the offspring of a…
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Johannes Brahms
…and “Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor,” among other works. His compositions from this time reflect the influence of folk music, a trait that would remain a recurring theme…
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Niccolò Paganini
…performance. Paganini was an innovator, introducing new methods of fingering and tuning, and making extensive use of harmonics and pizzicato effects. Compositions Paganini’s compositions are revered as some of the…
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Percy Grainger
…education. He studied piano with James Kwast and composition with Iwan Knorr at the Hoch Conservatory. Grainger gained attention in Europe for his virtuosic piano performances and compositions during his…
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Arnold Schoenberg
…a compositional technique that abandoned traditional tonal centers. His seminal work, “Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11,” marked his departure from tonal harmony. This innovative approach to composition provoked strong reactions…
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Leonard Bernstein
…work, Symphony No. 1: “Jeremiah” (1943), premiered with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in 1944. The piece received the New York Music Critics’ Award. His other major compositions include Symphony No.…
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Jean Sibelius
…where he honed his composition skills under the guidance of renowned musicians such as Albert Becker, Karl Goldmark, and Robert Fuchs. These years of rigorous training significantly shaped his compositional…
