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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…Monteverdi’s Madrigals Claudio Monteverdi was an Italian composer who is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western classical music. His madrigals, such as “Cruda Amarilli”…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…rocky start, Swan Lake eventually became one of the most beloved ballets in history. 8. Verdi’s La Traviata: An Ill-Fated Premiere Giuseppe Verdi‘s opera La traviata experienced a disastrous premiere…
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Gaetano Donizetti
…of operas, written in both Italian and French, and his work is widely recognized as a bridge between the styles of Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi. Donizetti’s operas are renowned…
