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Béla Bartók
…series of six string quartets, which are considered among his most impressive achievements. Personal Life and Beliefs Bartók’s personal life underwent significant changes during these years. In 1909, he married…
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The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – Performed by New Jersey Symphony
Benjamin Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” narrated and performed by the New Jersey Symphony….
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Benjamin Britten – The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony present Benjamin Britten’s brilliant work, “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.”…
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The Dying Poet by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
The Dying Poet by Gottschalk, performed by Isabel Pérez Dobarro.
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Rienzi – Complete Opera by Wagner
Alejo Pérez conducted the orchestra and choir of Teatro Real in this performance of Wagner’s opera, Rienzi….
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Johann Strauss II
…dance style into mini-masterpieces worthy of the concert hall. Personal Life and Marriages Strauss’s personal life was as eventful as his career. He was married three times, first to the…
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Claude Debussy
…term ‘Impressionist’ when applied to his music, preferring to see his work as a reflection of his own personal musical style. Nevertheless, Debussy’s music shares many characteristics with Impressionist art….
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Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Rossini was one of the most acclaimed Italian opera composers of the early 19th century. His extraordinary contributions to the operatic repertoire, coupled with his remarkable personal life, make…
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Niccolò Paganini
…for gambling and his tumultuous love affairs often landed him in trouble. Despite his personal struggles, Paganini’s musical career continued to flourish. He was appointed the director of music at…
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Luigi Boccherini
…the court, Boccherini composed prolifically, producing numerous quintets and sextets for strings and flute or oboe. His famous Six String Quartets, G 177–182, also date from this period. Personal Life…
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Johannes Brahms
…and exceptional talent made him one of the most sought-after conductors and performers of his time. Personal Life: A Tale of Unfulfilled Love Despite his fame and success, Brahms’ personal…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…time. The city of Leipzig witnessed his first major opera, Germanicus, along with several other compositions. Courtly Appointments and Personal Tragedies In 1705, Telemann was appointed as the Kapellmeister for…
