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Erik Satie
…Honfleur, Normandy, to a French father and a British mother. His father, Alfred, was a ship’s broker and composer, and his mother, Jane, was a pianist and composer. Sadly, his…
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Franz Schubert
…scholarship at the age of ten. At Stadtkonvikt, Schubert was introduced to the orchestral compositions of musical greats like Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. His exposure…
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Joseph Haydn
…Amadeus Mozart, a fellow composer who greatly admired Haydn. Their mutual respect and admiration were evident in their interactions and the influence they had on each other’s music. Mozart even…
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Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann, nee Wieck, was a German pianist and composer in the Romantic music era, in addition to being the wife of composer Robert Schumann. She was an exceptional talent,…
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Mozart Flute Quartet No. 1 in D Major, K. 285 – 2nd Movement, Adagio
Denis Bouriakov & Colburn Chamber Music Society play Adagio, the second movement of Mozart’s Flute Quartet No. 1….
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Burlesque by Leopold Mozart
This little piece by W.A. Mozart’s father, Leopold, was performed by Norma Meis….
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Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius, the emblematic Finnish composer, is distinguished for his profound influence on the development of symphony and symphonic poems, and is often associated with the surge of nationalism in…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…Mozart and Beethoven loved. Others believed it could drive people insane because of its haunting tone. Watch this odd instrument here: Mozart’s Adagio for Glass Armonica, K. 356. 3. The…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
Folk music, with its deep-rooted connection to cultural traditions and the human experience, has been a wellspring of inspiration for classical composers throughout history. The simple charm and unfiltered emotions…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3: A Composer’s Struggle Anton Bruckner experienced a host of setbacks before the premiere of his Symphony No. 3. The perfectionist composer struggled to complete the work,…
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Mozart Rock – Classical Axe by Seree-Lee
Amadeus Rock!
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Samuel Barber
…the NBC Symphony Orchestra in 1938 solidified Barber’s reputation as a major American composer. A Prolific Composer Barber’s output was diverse and prolific. He composed over 48 opus-length works and…
