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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…into a deep depression. This period marked a lull in his composing career, lasting for almost three years. The Resurgence of the Maestro Breaking free from his creative rut was…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…Bonn. The Haydn Chapter: Learning from a Maestro In 1792, Beethoven made his second journey to Vienna, this time to study under the renowned composer Joseph Haydn. It was a…
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Max Bruch
…August Bruch, was a maestro who spun melodies that resonated deeply with his audience. His life, marked by an unwavering passion for music, led him to create an array of…
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Gaetano Donizetti
…German composer, Simon Mayr, who was then the maestro di cappella at Bergamo’s main church, and also a successful opera composer. Mayr perceived Donizetti’s nascent musical talent and ensured his…
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Verdi – Requiem Dies Irae – Part 1
Rare footage of Maestro Ino Savini rehearsing Verdi’s Requiem in Prague in 1972. The performance took place at The Cathedral of St. Vitus on September 9th and was a great…
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Aaron Copland
…shining example of how a composer can transform the soundscape of a nation. His profound influence on American music endures, immortalizing him as an unparalleled maestro of American classical music….
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Giuseppe Verdi
…Italian music. The Musical Maestro Throughout the 1840s, Verdi composed nearly two operas a year, driving himself relentlessly and often to the detriment of his health. His operas, including I…
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Francisco Tárrega
Francisco Tárrega was a Spanish guitar maestro and composer, credited as the pioneer of modern classical guitar. His profound influence on 20th-century guitar music is indisputable, as he was instrumental…
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Maurice Ravel
…an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Despite the controversies and challenges he faced, Ravel’s passion for music remained unflinching, making him a true maestro of his craft….
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Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6 – Featuring Lorenzo Gatto
Lorenzo Gatto performs Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2009. The concerto consists of three movements: Allegro maestoso, Adagio espressivo, and Rondo….
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Rossini String Sonata No. 1 in G Major
In the first episode of The Sonata Sessions, members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra perform Gioachino Rossini’s String Sonata No. 1 in G Major, conducted by Maestro Enrique Mazzola….
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Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin was a maestro with a unique blend of lyricism and drama at the piano. His contributions to the world of music, particularly piano music, are still celebrated with…
