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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…21 – Violinist Jock Hume was from Dumfries, Scotland. He was a brilliant and well-known violinist who had already played on multiple voyages before the Titanic. He was engaged to…
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Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor – 2nd Movement, Adagio
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor – II. Adagio (Zukerman / Mehta) – Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 – II….
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Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor – 1st Movement – Vorspiel: Allegro Moderato
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor – I. Vorspiel: Allegro moderato (Zukerman / Mehta) – Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26…
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Telemann – Concerto for Flute & Violin, TWV 52
Telemann – Concerto a 6 for Flute & Violin TWV52:e3 – GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN (1681-1767). Concerto for flute, violin, strings, and basso continuo in E minor. Performed by Les Boreades…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…young Telemann to pursue his passion for music. Self-taught, he displayed an early aptitude for numerous instruments, including the violin, flute, oboe, viola da gamba, recorder, double bass, and various…
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George Gershwin
…Born on September 26, 1898, as Jacob Gershovitz in Brooklyn, New York, George Gershwin was the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants. His musical journey began early when the Gershwin family purchased…
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Gioachino Rossini
…a significant role in shaping his musical career. At the tender age of six, the young Rossini was already showcasing his musical talent, playing the triangle in his father’s musical…
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Johann Pachelbel
…to the works of several cosmopolitan composers and the rich musical traditions of the city. This period greatly influenced Pachelbel’s musical style, particularly his interest in the Italian music of…
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Leonard Bernstein
…from the streets of Lawrence, Massachusetts, to becoming one of the most respected and celebrated conductors of his time is a testament to his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. Early…
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Dmitri Shostakovich
…RSFSR Union of Composers from 1960-1968. The Musical Legacy of Shostakovich Shostakovich passed away on August 9, 1975, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that continues to be celebrated and…
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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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Max Bruch – Scottish Fantasy, 2nd Movement – Allegro-Adagio
Max Bruch (1838-1920) composed the Scottish Fantasy for violin and orchestra. The second movement, Allegro-Adagio, is a notable section of this opus 46. Additionally, Bruch’s first violin concerto consists of…
