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Fernando Sor
…by patriotic lyrics. However, Sor’s resistance was short-lived. The defeat of the Spanish army saw Sor accepting an administrative position in the French government, earning him the label of an…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…and the fear of being exposed as deaf. The letter also reflects his stages of grieving—anger, denial, bargaining, and acceptance—which he navigated through his worsening condition. Despite these challenges, Beethoven’s…
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Hector Berlioz
…reputation, Berlioz struggled for acceptance in conservative Parisian musical circles. Critics often dismissed his works as overly dramatic and unconventional. Frustrated, he embarked on several conducting tours across Europe, including…
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Jean-Philippe Rameau
…continued composing operas and revising some of his older works. His musical style became less controversial as audiences gradually accepted his innovations. At the age of eighty, Rameau composed his…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…and electronic music emerged. Many composers also drew inspiration from non-Western musical traditions, resulting in a fusion of styles and pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in classical…
